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Michelle Obama lobbies for jobs for veterans

Urges governors to make it easier to transfer skills

WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama challenged governors Monday to make it easier for military personnel to transfer their skills to civilian jobs as they return from Afghanistan and other posts.

‘‘While this time of war may be ending, the truth is our responsibility to our troops and their families will really just be ramping up,’’ she told governors during an event at the White House.

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Curious as to why the military couldn't do this themselves rather than have each state create thier own rules and system for implementing this? Also, don't veterans get preferential treatment for any town, state or national goverment job? Seems like there are procedures in place already but so surprise they're not working.

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Many of these Vets would prefer to remain in the military. They volunteered to be in the Service, and many hope for a career in  the Services. But their Commander in Chief HATES the American military and is ending their jobs and careers...These Vets do not need Michelle Obama's insincere job counseling and outplacement.

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