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H.R.1941 Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jul 15, 2011 Committee Hearings Held.

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    • The American Veterans Organization “AMVETS” from James ... - April 04, 2012 by Pokey - Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ...

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      As noted by Pokey on April 04, 2012, "Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ..." (/url?q=http://trailerparkshow.com/%3Fp%3D969&sa=U&ei=TJ2RT9qVF7SA2QXq_MSABQ&ved=0CD8QmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNHZmSFUGWnTM_U4IrroezUqu_V-Cw)
    • The American Veterans Organization “AMVETS” from James ... - April 04, 2012 by Pokey - Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ...

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      As noted by Pokey on April 04, 2012, "Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ..." (/url?q=http://trailerparkshow.com/%3Fp%3D969&sa=U&ei=J2SQT-OrHsGy2wWAvriEBQ&ved=0CD8QmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNG8ojyWjjIGT_26bLFza1AbEdMLmw)
    • The American Veterans Organization “AMVETS” from James ... - April 04, 2012 by Pokey - Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ...

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      As noted by Pokey on April 04, 2012, "Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/11/2011) Cosponsors (40) Related Bills: H.R.1941. Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs ..." (/url?q=http://trailerparkshow.com/%3Fp%3D969&sa=U&ei=ZECPT-7UBoSi2wWIisGcDA&ved=0CDoQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFIAt8fhmOFZufhBBLGA3RC_vDoyQ)

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    • Cardoza backs bill that creates tax credits for businesses that hire veterans - November 16, 2011 by Merced Sun-Star - The Putting Veterans to Work Act includes key provisions from other veterans’ bills, such as the Hiring Heroes Act (H.R. 1941) and the Veteran Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act (H.R. 2433). Although these individual bills passed the House of ...

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      As noted by Merced Sun-Star on November 16, 2011, "The Putting Veterans to Work Act includes key provisions from other veterans’ bills, such as the Hiring Heroes Act (H.R. 1941) and the Veteran Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act (H.R. 2433). Although these individual bills passed the House of ..." (http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2011/11/16/2123865/cardoza-backs-bill-that-creates.html)
    • McNerney Has the Back Of Vets - June 11, 2011 by Livermore Independent - McNerney is currently spearheading the Hiring Heroes Act, HR 1941, which would provide a broad spectrum of employment assistance to ease the transition from military service to civilian life and to reduce unemployment among veterans. ...

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      As noted by Livermore Independent on June 11, 2011, " McNerney is currently spearheading the Hiring Heroes Act, HR 1941, which would provide a broad spectrum of employment assistance to ease the transition from military service to civilian life and to reduce unemployment among veterans. ... " (http://www.independentnews.com/editorials/article_0f4e138a-93d5-11e0-837c-001cc4c002e0.html)
    • Bill seeks to help veterans find jobs - June 07, 2011 by Atlanta Journal Constitution - The bill, HR 1941, and an accompanying Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., are both currently being reviewed in respective committees. The legislation comes at a time when the employment rate for returning service members ages 20 to 24 ..

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      As noted by Atlanta Journal Constitution on June 07, 2011, " The bill, HR 1941, and an accompanying Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., are both currently being reviewed in respective committees. The legislation comes at a time when the employment rate for returning service members ages 20 to 24 .." (http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/bill-seeks-to-help-969457.html?cxtype=rss_news_128746)
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