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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
Are you satisfied with the Department of Defense's work on transitioning soldiers and sailors and marines into the private sector economy?
Said by
Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King questions the effectiveness of DoD in helping veterans transition to civilian jobs.

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