Barack Obama

Cha

(305,428 posts) Tue Apr 30, 2013, 06:58 PM Apr 2013

Yay for Vets.. the FL announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by Pres Obama

and did so eight months early

WH: Two years ago, President Obama announced a challenge to the private sector to hire or train 100,000 unemployed veterans or their spouses by the end of 2013.

Today, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden, and Dr. Jill Biden all participated in a Joining Forces Employment event at the White House.

President Obama set a goal of asking the private sector to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013.

Today, the First Lady announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by President Obama and did so eight months early. The private sector has already hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/04/30/first-lady-michelle-obama-announces-new-hiring-commitments-veterans-and-military-spo

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/04/30/this-and-that-67/

this is Great News, folks!

BOG

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Yay for Vets.. the FL announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by Pres Obama (Original Post) Cha Apr 2013 OP

Awesome news! Kath1 Apr 2013 #1

No doubt who's supporting the VETS, Kath.. The Obamas and the Cha Apr 2013 #2

Exactly! Kath1 Apr 2013 #4

Thanks Cha, and thanks to Michelle who's been on this from the beginning. freshwest Apr 2013 #3

You're welcome, freshwest. Michelle and Dr Jill.. two brilliant advocates for Military Families.. Cha Apr 2013 #5

Absolutely! Kath1 Apr 2013 #6

They're so happy this goal was almost tripled.. early, Kath! Pic of them in the Green Room.. Cha Apr 2013 #7

Fantastic news! Politicub Apr 2013 #8

Yes, Politicub.. and I should say Good on those Bussinesses, too! Cha Apr 2013 #9

Look at Joe Biden! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #10

Yes, he and Dr Jill are a BIG PART Cha Apr 2013 #11

That's amazing news for our Vet's! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #12

Yeah, it is really good news, she! Cha Apr 2013 #13

OMG, Cha sheshe2 Apr 2013 #15

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Cha Apr 2013 #16

And, here.. Cha Apr 2013 #17

LOL! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #18

And, the good is Tripled as you say, she. It's, also News you won't find Cha Apr 2013 #14

you know, that IS a sign of land.... BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #19

Yes, I know what you're saying Blanche. Cha Apr 2013 #20

that's no surprise BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #22

My tv got left in New York in 2010. :) And, even then Cha Apr 2013 #23

I'd say it's been about as long for me too BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #24

how did this not get blocked by the pukes?? BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #21

"More Work To Be Done" From Colorado Springs.. Cha May 2013 #25

Kath1

(4,309 posts)

1. Awesome news!

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:27 PM

Apr 2013

Thanks for the info, Cha!

So who is REALLY supporting the vets?!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

2. No doubt who's supporting the VETS, Kath.. The Obamas and the

Reply to Kath1 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:33 PM

Apr 2013

Bidens!

They are appreciating their true value.. how could anyone not? Oh wait.. the hypocrisy of the rw.. they send them to Wars but want nothing to do with them when they return. Disgusting.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)

4. Exactly!

Reply to Cha (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:43 PM

Apr 2013

Agree 100% about the RW - sickening. (BTW, I did rec!)

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

3. Thanks Cha, and thanks to Michelle who's been on this from the beginning.

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:41 PM

Apr 2013

Cha

(305,428 posts)

5. You're welcome, freshwest. Michelle and Dr Jill.. two brilliant advocates for Military Families..

Reply to freshwest (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:49 PM

Apr 2013

Kath1

(4,309 posts)

6. Absolutely!

Reply to Cha (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:51 PM

Apr 2013

And what a great photo!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

7. They're so happy this goal was almost tripled.. early, Kath! Pic of them in the Green Room..

Reply to Kath1 (Reply #6)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 08:22 PM

Apr 2013

President Obama & the First Lady backstage in the Green Room before today’s Joining Forces event. Photo by Pete Souza

http://theobamadiary.com/

Politicub

(12,288 posts)

8. Fantastic news!

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 08:28 PM

Apr 2013

Thanks for posting, Cha!

The President and First Lady care deeply about our veterans.

Imagine the possibilities for vets if there was no GOP obstructionism.

Cha

(305,428 posts)

9. Yes, Politicub.. and I should say Good on those Bussinesses, too!

Reply to Politicub (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 08:50 PM

Apr 2013

For hiring!

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

10. Look at Joe Biden!

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 08:58 PM

Apr 2013

I love that guy!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

11. Yes, he and Dr Jill are a BIG PART

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:00 PM

Apr 2013

of this!

sheshe2

(87,498 posts)

12. That's amazing news for our Vet's!

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:09 PM

Apr 2013

That's a Trifecta!

So many benefit from this, the Vets, their families and the companies that hired them! Just think of the skills they will bring to their jobs! A win win!

The Obama's and Biden's look so happy!

Thank you Mr. President, Good Job!

Thanks Cha!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

13. Yeah, it is really good news, she!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #12)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:11 PM

Apr 2013

And, speaking of good news.. how about that Ed Markey!?

sheshe2

(87,498 posts)

15. OMG, Cha

Reply to Cha (Reply #13)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:33 PM

Apr 2013

I just got home half hour ago! So tired I forgot to check! He won?

Cha

(305,428 posts)

16. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #15)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:57 PM

Apr 2013

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251302549

Cha

(305,428 posts)

17. And, here..

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #15)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:06 PM

Apr 2013

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014470577

sheshe2

(87,498 posts)

18. LOL!

Reply to Cha (Reply #17)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:10 PM

Apr 2013

And now here~

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251302571

Cha

(305,428 posts)

14. And, the good is Tripled as you say, she. It's, also News you won't find

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #12)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 09:28 PM

Apr 2013

in the corporate m$m news, either.. or anywhere except BOG, TOD, & WH.Gov..

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)

19. you know, that IS a sign of land....

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:16 PM

Apr 2013

May not be a huge Sequia trunk drifting along, but... in the same way we're always talking about "death by a thousand cuts", you CAN have growth by a thousand grains of sand.

Or, what I mean to say is that it's gonna be a long slog. Theres NO getting around that. BUT it's hard to not give in to despair. Or rather, hard not to totally plunge into despair and stay there.

But the fact is no matter who holds the Presidency at this period in time, that person would have to be someone really exceptional! I'm not descending into hyperbole here, either ( though I don't doubt that there are plenty of people who are just going to perceive that differently.)

So.....basically, I wish improvements would come more quickly, yes---but good to know when there's another success, because there have been MANY. But so easy to get overwhelmed--because everything IS so dire.

I can't imagine any other politician, or ANY actual current living person, in the same position as the President. Not without being pretty sure they'd crumble.

Cha

(305,428 posts)

20. Yes, I know what you're saying Blanche.

Reply to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #19)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:25 PM

Apr 2013

I think the grains of sands are outweighing the cuts.. I see postive signs all the time. They're just not nearly as highlilghted and talked about as the negative.

I don't think this news would be in the corporate media.. they didn't even ask PBO about JOBS today at the Press Con.

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)

22. that's no surprise

Reply to Cha (Reply #20)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:36 PM

Apr 2013

that it wasn't reported on. Too difficult for the 7 second attention span to focus on and not provocative enough.

Glad I haven't turned on my TV for many moons...... kill your tv!!!!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

23. My tv got left in New York in 2010. :) And, even then

Reply to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #22)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:39 PM

Apr 2013

I hadn't watched any "news" since 2002!

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)

24. I'd say it's been about as long for me too

Reply to Cha (Reply #23)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:48 PM

Apr 2013

I miss it like I miss heartburn!

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)

21. how did this not get blocked by the pukes??

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:32 PM

Apr 2013

Really, I'm shocked and amazed! Guess the pukes knew that if they tried to stir THIS one up and destroy it like termites invade a building and destroy it from the inside, and the news got out---wooooooooeeeeeee, the shitstorm they'd have to face!

Going turncoat against the two things that EVERYONE, no matter HOW brainwashed and perversely indoctrinated or just plain full of concrete where his brain should be???? Are you kidding me?.....no matter any of that, EVERYONE knows businesses and Vets are the pukes' biiiiiiiiiiiiig shows! The BIG Ring in the Main Tent of their freakshow circus! So they'd be screwn if they tried to obstruct!

Cha

(305,428 posts)

25. "More Work To Be Done" From Colorado Springs..

Reply to Cha (Original post)

Wed May 1, 2013, 03:10 PM

May 2013

New push from Washington to hire veterans, spouses

KRDO (Colorado Springs, CO): The first lady and Jill Biden pushed companies to continue hiring veterans and their spouses. According to the Associated Press, 1 million members of the military are expected to join the civilian workforce over the next five years. Michelle Obama said companies have hired or trained 290,000 veterans in less than two years. However, she said, there is still work to be done. Statistics show the unemployment rate among veterans is lower than non-veterans.

Jill Biden said there are initiatives in Washington working to help military spouses as well called Military Spouse Employment Partnership. ”This effort has helped spouses build strong resumes, has sponsored hiring fairs and created strong resume programs. Since its launch, more than 160 Fortune 500 employers have signed on to the partnership,” said Biden. “More than 43,000 military spouses have been hired.”

Pikes Peak Workforce Center is hosting a job fair geared toward veterans May 15-17 at Pikes Peak Community College. Amthor said 100 local and national companies have already signed on. Here is a link for more information on the job fair: http://mvee.org/

http://www.krdo.com/news/new-push-from-washington-to-hire-veterans-spouses/-/417220/19961108/-/ud2qtnz/-/index.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Our Ladies in Charge of this "push"..

http://theobamadiary.com/

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