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H.R.2888 Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 12, 2011 Introduced in House

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    • Veterans Affairs | The New York State Board of the Ancient Order of ... - June 06, 2012 by John Ryan - It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ...

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      As noted by John Ryan on June 06, 2012, "It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ..." (/url?q=http://www.nyaoh.com/2012/06/06/veterans-affairs-3/&sa=U&ei=ciPWT_WbLKaE2wXJxKSpDw&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGi2e_KJ_AhORATrdECDk5RJvxWbg)
    • Veterans Affairs | The New York State Board of the Ancient Order of ... - June 06, 2012 by John Ryan - It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ...

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      As noted by John Ryan on June 06, 2012, "It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ..." (/url?q=http://www.nyaoh.com/2012/06/06/veterans-affairs-3/&sa=U&ei=NMbUT7KqOsW42wX-6KGcDw&ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNHNWRPsx-EHVQCPlQoVdApvYEBLxw)
    • Veterans Affairs | The New York State Board of the Ancient Order of ... - June 06, 2012 by John Ryan - It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ...

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      As noted by John Ryan on June 06, 2012, "It would work in conjunction with S.1540/H.R.2888 and provide funds to help veterans get funding for ownership of a franchise. The bills still have to make their way through the Congress, but they will go a long way in helping ..." (/url?q=http://www.nyaoh.com/2012/06/06/veterans-affairs-3/&sa=U&ei=XG7TT5qAOKjU2AXSpL2oDw&ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNEYk3Ovbcq0v9-kcHUrGO3KoRDi4Q)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Schock Introduces Jobs Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans - September 20, 2011 by The State Column - The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, HR 2888, helps a veteran reduce the cost of owning a franchise by offering a tax discount to offset the associated franchise fees. “There are close to 900000 unemployed veterans in the United States. ...

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      As noted by The State Column on September 20, 2011, " The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, HR 2888, helps a veteran reduce the cost of owning a franchise by offering a tax discount to offset the associated franchise fees. “There are close to 900000 unemployed veterans in the United States. ... " (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/health/schock-introduces-jobs-bill-aimed-at-helping-veterans/)
    • SCHOCK INTRODUCES JOBS BILL AIMED AT HELPING VETERANS - September 15, 2011 by Decatur Tribune - The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, HR 2888, helps a veteran reduce the cost of owning a franchise by offering a tax discount to offset the associated franchise fees. “There are close to 900000 unemployed veterans in the United States. ...

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      As noted by Decatur Tribune on September 15, 2011, " The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, HR 2888, helps a veteran reduce the cost of owning a franchise by offering a tax discount to offset the associated franchise fees. “There are close to 900000 unemployed veterans in the United States. ... " (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=469&NewsID=1005988&CategoryID=20359&on=1)
    • Rep. Schock Introduces Bill to Allow Credits for Franchise Establishment With ... - September 13, 2011 by Targeted News Service (subscription) - Aaron Schock, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (HR 2888) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to "allow credits for the establishment of franchises with veterans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and is co-sponsored by Rep. ...

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      As noted by Targeted News Service (subscription) on September 13, 2011, " Aaron Schock, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (HR 2888) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to "allow credits for the establishment of franchises with veterans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and is co-sponsored by Rep. ... " (http://targetednews.com/disp_story.php?s_id=1061001)
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