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Veterans Report is the most comprehensive newsletter available to help Veterans stay current on benefits changes, learn about important legislation, get great discounts, and use the benefits earned in service. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 22 SEPTEMBER 2008------------------------------------------- Military Business Cards Pay only shipping & processing on military business cards with patriotic themes, official military seals or military recruiter logos. Veteran's Voter Registration Bill Passes House Hundreds of thousands of veterans would have widespread and direct access to voter registration services through Department of Veterans Affairs offices if the Veterans Voting Support Act passes More Deal of the Week: $20 off a weekly rental with Avis Get $20 off a weekly rental when you use coupon MUCA044. Provide AWD # A555099 to receive your discount of up to 25% off in addition to your coupon. More Get Credit for Your Military Experience In the world today employers are looking for those holding a degree - AND certifications, AND experience -- you stand a better chance if you have all three. More Host or Attend a Military Garage Sale Military.com Classifieds connects the military community with local garage sales. You can search for local sales or host your own. More American Legion Fund Assists Hurricane Victims The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion members affected by Hurricane Ike and Gustav are encouraged to apply for National Emergency Fund grants. More Featured Job: Transportation Security Officer Needed Want a career in the aviation security field that provides you the opportunity to defend & protect your nation's transportation systems so you and your family can travel safely? More SpouseBuzz Live is Coming to San Antonio All Military Spouses are invited to attend SpouseBuzz Live in San Antonio on October 18th. More Military.com Classifieds: Get Tickets to the Game Shop Military.com Classifieds to find tickets to local football, baseball, basketball games and more. More New Report on Post-Deployment Health Issued A new report issued earlier this month by the Government Accounting Office has found several problems with DoD's oversight of the post-deployment health reassessment. More Your VA Home Loan is a Safe, Secure Benefit Your military family may feel uncertain about the mortgage industry, and one of the best ways you can protect your financial future is to lock in a low interest rate. More Panel Completes Report on Suicide Prevention The five-member Blue Ribbon Work Group on Suicide Prevention in May issued its draft report, which includes recommendations for the VA. More Suicide Prevention Hotline Suicide is the 11th most frequent cause of death in the U.S. - someone dies from suicide every 16 minutes. More Senate Votes to Repeal Widows' Offset By a 94-to-2 vote, the Senate for a fourth straight year agreed to repeal a law that bans "concurrent receipt" for military surviving spouses. More Economic Stimulus Pay Ends in October If you do not normally file a federal tax return but must file one this year solely to claim your economic stimulus payment, you have until Oct. 15, 2008 to file. More Grant for Colorado Veterans Home The VA awarded a grant of up to $5.2 million for an upgrade the resident support and activity areas of the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake. More VA Grant for Illinois Veterans' Home The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant worth $295,100 for improvements at the state-run Illinois Manteno Veterans Home. More Veterans Day Teacher Guide Available The 2008 Veterans Day teacher resource guide is now available. The guide includes information on the history and meaning of Veterans Day, youth volunteer opportunities and a classroom activity guide. More Bill to Extend Autism Benefit for Retired The "Military Family Autism Equality Act," introduced in the House, provides retired military families with autistic children the same health care benefit as families of active duty servicemembers. More New Service for Wounded Warriors The Military OneSource service established a Wounded Warrior Resource Center telephone number and e-mail address for servicemembers and their families. More VA to Open Rural Clinics The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will open 10 new Rural Outreach Clinics by 2009 for thousands of veterans living in rural areas. More • Up-to-the-minute Military News Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. Veterans Report Published by Military.com Editors: Brian Aguilar, Ho Lin Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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