The Veterans’ Entrepreneurship Task Force (formerly Task Force) was organized in early 1999 to advocate for the development and passage of Public Law 106-50, the Veterans’ Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999. With this act, Congress recognized the United States must provide additional assistance to veterans, particularly service-disabled veterans, with forming and expanding […]
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(Nov 3, 2007) Senator Patty Murray urged President George W. Bush to approve legislation he has threatened to veto that would pay for veterans’ programs including treatment for war wounds and mental health.
Democratic lawmakers, ignoring the president’s veto threat, plan to send a $750 billion appropriations bill next week to the White House that will […]
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World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919 , in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles , France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the […]
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A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Throughout our history, America has been protected by patriots who cherished liberty and made great sacrifices to advance the cause of freedom. The brave members of the United States Armed Forces have answered the call to serve our Nation, ready to give all for their […]
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110th CONGRESS - 1stSession
S. RES. 357
Designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as “National Veterans Awareness Week” to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
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