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Daniel Akaka: “The primary purpose of S. 1237 is to authorize both the VA and Department of Labor to provide assistance to single…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2009
The primary purpose of S. 1237 is to authorize both the VA and Department of Labor to provide assistance to single veterans and their dependent children, with funding dedicated for employment supports that--for the first time in U.S. history--include child care assistance.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka explains the goals of S. 1237 regarding support for single veterans.

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