Some veterans that fought valiantly overseas find themselves in another fight at home: The battle to find jobs.
Far too many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have trouble finding jobs. That can be especially hard for wounded warriors.
Ryan Faber served in Iraq until he went on medical leave in 2005 because of injuries and the effects of five concussions. For years, finding the right job was almost impossible. He just landed a graphic design position with veteran-operated M1 for Vets, a group that organizes shooting competitions for wounded warriors.
Faber hopes new legislation offering a tax break to private companies that hire vets will ease the struggle for others.
2 comments:
Cantor and company will never let this pass. Vets are not rich donors, much more important to keep tax breaks for their friends.
Why do companies need a tax break as an incentive to hire a vet? When I was younger veterans were given preference over others in the job market. Have things changed THAT much?
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