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A Resolution To Encourage Businesses To Hire Incoming Veterans 1 Whereas: 2 3 Whereas: 4 5 6 7 Whereas: 8 9 According to the US Census Bureau, in 2011 there were 21.5 million veterans living in the USA, In May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the national unemployment rate ticked up to 8.2%, but the unemployment rate for young veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan spiked to 12.7% — more than 4 percentage points higher than the national average, According to the US Census Bureau, 26.3 of veterans 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree in 2011. In comparison, 28.5 percent of the total population had a bachelor's degree or higher, If this problem is not solved soon, the United States could see a drop in military recruitment numbers, 10 Whereas: 11 12 Therefore be it Resolved: That the United States Government take action to 13 encourage businesses to hire our incoming veterans, and 14 Be it Further Resolved: That those Businesses that hire a veteran receive a tax 15 credit equal to 10% of the veteran’s salary. This Shall be overseen by 16 the Department of Veterans Affairs. Respectfully submitted, LaSalle College High School

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