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Taken from a Twitter feed from Representative Tammy Duckworth
Congresswoman Duckworth (D-Illinois) and Congressman Paul Cook (R-California), introduced H.R.2221, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015. The bill would allow Veteran-owned small businesses to apply for and receive government surplus or excess property. The General Service Administration’s excess federal property program is currently available to minority-owned businesses and Veterans Service Organizations and H.R.2221 would expand eligibility to Veteran-owned small businesses. The legislation will save taxpayer money; it is estimated that GSA’s excess federal property program saved the U.S. government $200 million in 2013. There are over 2.5 million Veteran-owned small businesses in the United States.
“Our Veterans deserve every opportunity to achieve the American Dream that they fought for,” said Duckworth. “This legislation will help Veteran-owned small businesses grow and allow some of our country’s most talented workers to succeed and create jobs. I look forward to working with members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to pass this important legislation for our Veterans.”
“This bill will not only give Veteran entrepreneurs an extra opportunity to succeed and grow their businesses, but will save taxpayers money,” said Cook. “When the federal government disposes of unclaimed excess property, this bill will allow it to go to Veteran businesses where it can be put back to use. This commonsense bipartisan bill grows our economy, helps create jobs, and gives a hand up to our nation’s heroes.”
TSgt Matthew Greiner, left and SRA Goodie Goodman, right, received the Silver Star. SRA Dustin Temple received the Air Force Cross
Yesterday, the Air Force awarded an airman the rare Air Force Cross while two others will receive Silver Stars for valor during a firefight in late September 2014 in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.
On Sept. 27, 2014, a team of U.S. Special Operations troops was dropped into a volatile village in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. The U.S. military had withdrawn thousands of troops from the country in the previous year, and the mission called for 14 Americans and about 24 Afghan commando counterparts to clear a bazaar of weapons and insurgents, and then get out.
It turned into a fight for their lives, three U.S. Special Operations airmen involved in the battle recalled Tuesday. The insurgents, numbering close to 100, sprung a fierce attack in which they not only launched a barrage of fire on the Americans…..
The new stock joke could be “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on the Internet.” We search online for information or advice about illnesses and medicines. We connect with our physician, pharmacist, and health insurance company online. Most healthcare providers and insurance companies keep our medical, pharmaceutical, and payment records online. In a phrase, our health is online. Generally, that is a good thing, so long as everyone involved is prudent.
James Ashdown flew F-100 Super Saber fighters with the Air Force during the Korean War. After he was discharged after the war, he applied to fly with the 199th Fighter Squadron. For whatever reason, he did not become a member of the Air Guard. Maybe that was a good thing…..
In her last column with the Honolulu Advertiser, columnist Lee Cataluna wrote about the night Waikīkī got buzzed. In 1965…. read the whole story
Read the Honolulu Advertiser articles from May 6, 1965: Ashdown articles
Retirement accounts seem fairly straightforward on the surface, but they can get complicated, especially after you die.
Apple and Android phones may be collecting data about where you go, but it can be prevented.
Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the South Beach Diet, can identify one key risk factor for heart disease just by looking at you.
San Diego is California’s second largest city and home to military bases including Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
Whether you and your family are stationed in San Diego or you’re just visiting, there are plenty of military discounts you can take advantage of while you’re there.
They follow you around the Web as you shop and read — those pesky ads that won’t leave you alone.
You can register to receive an email every time there is a new post. In the “Follow Blog via Email” section and press “Follow”. On the next screen, enter your email address and press ENTER. Shortly, you will receive a confirmation email to your address from WordPress.com. You acknowledge the email and you are a registered reader.
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The FEMA mobile application has been updated! The latest version now features weather-related alerts from the National Weather Service (NWS). Users can sign up to receive these alerts for up to five locations across the U.S. In addition to getting alerts from NWS, you can also:
+ Get tips on how to stay safe before, during, and after more than 20 types of hazards;
+ Locate open shelters and Disaster Recovery Centers;
+ Apply for federal disaster assistance; and
+ Upload photos of damage and recovery efforts.
Want to take your preparedness to a new level? Download the FEMA mobile application to your smartphone today! The app is available for Android, Apple, and Blackberry devices. The Spanish version of the app is available for download to Android and Apple devices.
Worried about your cholesterol? It’s not all about smaller numbers. Don’t forget to pay attention to the good cholesterol in your blood.
The nonprofit organization Historical Outreach Foundation has launched the Legacies Project, which is a database dedicated to the preservation and sharing of our veterans’ stories nationwide. Any active duty, veteran or family member is encouraged to help to tell these stories. The goal is to ensure that future generations never forget these incredible histories. There is no charge to participate. To start preserving history or to donate, visit the Veterans Legacies website at http://www.veteranslegacies.com.
Read more about the Legacies Project.
