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Tammy Duckworth: “The VFW believes that unemployment in the veterans' community cannot be solved through post-military intervention alone.”

On the recordJune 25, 2013
The VFW believes that unemployment in the veterans' community cannot be solved through post-military intervention alone.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Duckworth emphasizes the need for better preparation of veterans for civilian careers.

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