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Veterans Day: A Special Time to Honor the Sacrifice of America's Fighting Men and Women

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, which will finally increase the amounts paid to veterans.


There will be Veterans Day ceremonies in both Berkeley Heights and Mountainside Friday.

The Berkeley Heights VFW will have host a ceremony at 11 a.m., while over in Mountainside there will be a ceremony at Constitution Plaza at 11 a.m. followed by light refreshments at the Elks Club.

Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement:

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"Veterans Day is a special time to honor the selfless men and women who have courageously fought for our freedom and kept us safe. Our nation will be forever indebted to our veterans, and their families, for the sacrifices they have made. On this day, and every day, we continue to fight for our returning heroes, to protect the benefits they and their families have earned."

"I am proud to have voted last week in favor of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, which will finally increase the amounts paid to veterans for disability compensation by using the same cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) formula that is used for Social Security recipients.  This legislation, which was signed into law on Wednesday by President Obama, will continue to ensure our nation’s commitment to our veterans and their families. There is no more important job than keeping America safe and secure, and our heroes deserve the very best that our country has to offer while they are in active service and when they come home."

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Here are several stories about those who have served or who are currently serving our country on this very special day.

Mountainside Man Compelled to Protect His Country Because of 9/11.

Note:

Veterans Re-Entering the Workforce 

Event Details:  It is with great pride and anticipation that Bergen Community College announces Veterans Re-Entering the Workforce, its third regional initiative to get our Veterans back into employment. Come meet with
employers & job coaches and learn about our training and education programs and available scholarships!

Today, November 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Bergen Community College Technology Bldg. Rm. T128, 400
Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Please bring at least 20 copies of your resume.

Sponsored By:  Mosaic Center/Employment Pathways Initiative & NJ Dept of Labor. Contact:  Diane Fewkes, dfewkes@bergen.edu, Phone 201-301-1249, Web: http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/pages/4599.aspx.


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