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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 JUNE 2009------------------------------------------- Careers at ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. View careers at ADP. House Passes Job Security Bill House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) recently announced that the House of Representatives passed The Wounded Veteran Job Security Act. More Deal of the Week: Free Trial of Runner's World Whether you run for your health, to lose weight, or the sheer joy of hitting the road, running is an important part of who you are, and no one makes it easier to get more out of your passion for running than RUNNER'S WORLD. More 75 Million for Homeless Vets Announced The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) met today for the first time under the Obama Administration. More New GI Bill Calculator The new GI Bill offers several new benefits above and beyond anything previously offered. However, there are limitations as to how and where these benefits can be applied. More Honor Flights for Vets Many WWII veterans were able to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. recently on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day thanks to the work of Honor Flight. More 2009 Fourth of July Concert Motown Legends "The Miracles" team up with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve to launch the Independence Day Concert celebration July 2 at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. More Featured Job: Security Clearances Wanted Did you know when leaving the military, you can re-activate your clearance for up to 24 months without having to start the process over again? More VA Loan Still Good Option in a Bad Economy More servicemembers and veterans are using their Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guaranty benefit, as VA's loan program remains a strong option in today's housing market. More 3 Hot Careers in a Down Economy In today's economy and highly competitive job market, the more you know the more you're worth. More University Hosts Seminar on New GI Bill The University of St. Thomas in Houston will host a seminar veterans who wish to learn more about the new Post-9/11 GI Bill Education benefit, and how it applies to private colleges. More House Reviews VA CARES Process The House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee recently held a hearing to review the future of health infrastructure at the Department of Veterans Affairs. More University Offers Free Career Webinar Henley-Putnam University is offering a free webinar "Using LinkedIn to Advance Your Career in Strategic Security." More Flu Pandemic Declared The World Health Organization recently declared a global H1N1 flu pandemic. More Massachusetts Cemetery to Expand To expand burial capacity at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, the VA awarded a Boston firm a design contract to develop another section of the cemetery. More Liberty University Offers Tuition Discounts to Military In today's economy, you need a degree to complement your military training. At Liberty University Online, it's easy for servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses to get an in-demand education. More Grant for New Hampshire Home The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a grant of up to $3.7 million for upgrades there, including energy enhancements and asbestos abatement at the State Veterans Home in Tilton, New Hampshire. More Education Opportunity for Wounded Warriors The Wounded Warrior Education Initiative allows wounded Soldiers, on active duty or medically retired, to pursue their master's degrees at no cost from the University of Kansas. More Annual Clothing Allowance A clothing allowance is paid to a veteran who has a service-connected disability or a disability that requires he or she wear or use a prosthetic, orthopedic device, or medication prescribed by a physician for a service-connected skin condition. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |