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“JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E870 on May 22, 2002.
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JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT
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speech of
HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, May 20, 2002
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4015, the Jobs for Veterans Act. This bill would provide funds for a new performance incentive awards program to encourage employment, training, and placement programs for veterans. This incentive program would reward those states that excel in aiding our veterans. It would also provide awards to states that made significant progress in this area, even if they were not among the highest performers. The awards would take the form of new contracts for veterans employment programs.
Furthermore, It authorizes $1 million for a Labor Department study of the economic benefit to the United States attributable to providing employment and training services to veterans.
Mr. Speaker, we have all seen the stories of those who have lost their lives so we can live ours. The tragic events of September 11th and the ensuing War on Terror that our brave armed forces are currently fighting should inspire this body to secure the future of our armed forces.
Job training is of paramount importance to our veterans. We ought to provide them with adequate resources so that they may succeed in their future endeavors.
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