Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of VOW to Hire Heroes Act

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, part of the American Jobs Act that puts veterans back to work:

“As we prepare to honor our veterans, the Senate has passed legislation to boost employment opportunities for those who have served our nation in uniform.

“President Obama has championed efforts to create jobs for our veterans; Senate Democrats led the way for this progress in their chamber; House Democrats have long supported a similar initiative to ensure jobs for our troops when they come home. Speaker Boehner should bring this legislation, and indeed the entire American Jobs Act, to the House floor for a vote without delay. Our veterans and all Americans can’t wait.”

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