Over the past week, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill has met with key Missouri
veterans leaders to discuss the issues currently facing Missouri’s veterans.
McCaskill talked with Missourians representing the
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, and Disabled American
Veterans about issues ranging from the budget for the Department of Veterans
Affairs to veteran unemployment—especially members of the Guard and Reserves—and
the need for states to modify the certification requirements to account for
employment skills gained while in active service.
“We’ve got to make sure that Congress is living up to
the promises made to our nation’s heroes,” said McCaskill, the daughter of a
World War II veteran. “And I’ve been proud to partner with Missouri’s veterans
to accomplish that goal. I’m confident that these Missouri leaders and Congress
will continue working together to ensure veterans get the benefits they’ve
earned.”
McCaskill is the founding member of the Senate Veterans
Jobs Caucus and was a leading advocate for the VOW to Hire Heroes Act,
which provides tax credits to employers that hire veterans, extends education
benefits to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, and takes steps to help veterans
translate their military experience into relevant skills sought by civilian
employers.
Last year, McCaskill led a Senate hearing to examine progress made by
government contractors in the hiring of military veterans. McCaskill also
supported and helped pass legislation to ensure that the military training
received by the nation's veterans is considered and valued when those veterans
seek employment opportunities.
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