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Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers
Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices
Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses
Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.
By Karen Jowers
Vets unemployment improves, national jobless rate lowest since 1969
About 240,000 veterans nationwide were looking for work last month but unable to find steady employment.
VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends
Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.
Veterans unemployment up slightly in December, despite overall gains
About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.
Biden OKs defense bill despite military COVID vaccine repeal
The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.
Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.
By Tara Copp, AP