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On the recordApril 20, 2010
Some veterans have told me that they leave off of their resume the fact that they are a veteran because they believe there is a stigma for veterans trying to get employment.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka highlights the stigma veterans face in the job market.

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