On the recordNovember 16, 2011
I spoke in favor of repealing the 3 percent withholding provision when it passed the House just last month, and I am pleased the Senate has not only passed it but has added important provisions to help our brave men and women in uniform find work when they return home. The amended bill provides retraining assistance to unemployed veterans as well as tax credits to businesses that hire unemployed veterans, which is a segment of our population that has been especially hard-hit by our sluggish economy. An estimated 12 percent of veterans who have served since the attacks of September 11 are unemployed. This is far above the national average and is not what our Nation's heroes deserve. Our servicemembers have gone above and beyond for their country, and this legislation is one way for Congress to honor their sacrifice and to help them succeed here at home. I strongly support this legislation and urge my colleagues to vote in its favor.
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