John Rowan, the National President of Vietnam Veterans of America, has delivered a letter to President Barack Obama as well as President-elect Donald Trump. The contents of the letter includes a plea for a pardon of tens of thousands of…
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House approves bill to fast-track firing of VA employees
The House recently passed a bill that would make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fire problem workers for misconduct or poor performance. Unlike past VA accountability legislation, the latest proposal would fast-track discipline against all…
Veteran homelessness slashed by half in six years
The number of homeless veterans in the United States has been reduced by 47 percent since 2010. Data indicates an overall decline of 17 percent in veteran homelessness in 2015 alone. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s…
Congress permits additional H-1B and L-1 Fees to sunset
An additional fee that employers were required to pay for certain H-1B and L-1 visa petitions is no longer required as of Oct. 1, 2015, as Congress allowed the provision requiring the fees to expire. Public Law 111-230 was signed…
Though Beneficial, Obama’s Immigration Initiative Will Have Limited Economic Impact
When signing his executive order on immigration November 21, President Barack Obama bypassed Congress, initiating a long sought reform. But evidence suggests that the reforms will benefit some sectors more than others, and may even be the source of increased…
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Amidst Budget and Debt Ceiling Turmoil, Will Immigration Reform Resurface?
With a looming national debt crisis and constant budget debate, it is difficult to even think of focusing on immigration reform. President Barack Obama has stated repeatedly that he continues to push for immigration reform. Even the government shutdown did…
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