D.C. Insider

Certification stakes center stage at White House forum

Economic Division serves as subject matter expert at forum last week on military licensing and certification for transportation jobs.

New Jersey, Michigan job fairs help veterans

Hundreds of jobseekers are connected with dozens of employers during two events, coordinated by the Legion, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

HUD identifies housing opportunities for homeless

Properties listed as suitable/available will be available exclusively for homeless use for a period of 60 days from the April 12 notice.

Budget plan boosts funding for homeless vets

President Barack Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 would make the largest investment to date in homeless veteran assistance programs.

Job fairs unite veterans, opportunities

More than 240 veterans received provisional job offers during two recent Hiring Our Heroes job fairs.

Koutz praises move to restore tuition assistance

Congress agrees to temporary budget fix, which will restore most funds that troops can use to help pay for college.

Job picture for veterans improves

Despite improvement, nation’s youngest veterans still having trouble finding employment.

Massachusetts unveils plan to end veteran homelessness

Plan will look at the needs of all homeless men and women who served in the military, regardless of their discharge status.

Legion addresses benefits claims with VA

National Headquarters staff praises agency’s efforts to speed up process, but says there are still too many lapses in service, attention to detail.

Washington Conference covers a lot of ground

Washington Conference speakers include VA secretary, chairman of House, Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.