Archive for November, 2012

Number of Veterans in Congress Continues to Decline

Nov 30, 2012 No Comments by

ShareA decade of wars abroad has not reversed the decline in military veterans serving in the U.S. Congress. This is what the Center for Second Service and Veterans Campaign is trying to fix. Read more here.

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Bring It

Nov 29, 2012 No Comments by

ShareBattle-hardened double amputee to prospective congressional foes: ‘Bring it’. Tammy Duckworth is not intimidated. Find out why here.

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Scott Perry: One of Nine Iraq, Afghan Veterans Joining Congress

Nov 28, 2012 No Comments

ShareThe influx of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans is welcome because it comes at a time when the overall number of veterans in Congress is on a steep and steady decline. In the mid-1970s, the vast majority of lawmakers tended to be veterans. Find out more here.

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Veterans Commended For Taking Voices to DC

Nov 27, 2012 No Comments

ShareIt’s good to see brave men and women like Duckworth and Perry going to Washington. Read more here.

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Wenstrup Announces Transition Team

Nov 23, 2012 No Comments

ShareCongressman-Elect Brad Wenstrup has announced his transition leadership team, which will advise him on district operations and staffing. Read more here.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2012 No Comments

ShareVeterans Campaign and the Center for Second Service staff want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Be thankful for what you have.

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Former Soldiers Take Up New Fight

Nov 21, 2012 No Comments

ShareWhen it comes to alumni in elected office, Fort Bragg won one and lost a few in 2012. Learn more here.

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First Hindu Elected to U.S. Congress

Nov 20, 2012 No Comments

ShareArmy National Guard veteran Tulsi Gabbard from HI-2 is the first Hindu elected to the US Congress. Learn more about Tulsi Gabbard here.

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Why We Do What We Do

Nov 19, 2012 No Comments

ShareThe 113th Congress that takes office in January will have the fewest military veterans since World War II. Read more here.

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New Blood

Nov 17, 2012 No Comments

ShareYounger veterans are entering Congress. A record number of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, 16 were elected to Congress, including Congress’ first two female combat veterans. Find out more here.

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