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November 17, 2010
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Congressional Updates
 "Lame Duck" Congress Update
New START Stalls
Tax Credits for Employers of Reservists and Veterans To Expire
ROA was one of few military associations to sign a letter asking Congress to extend expiring tax incentives for employers of Reservists and those hiring veterans.
Letter to Congress (Nov. 16, 2010)
ROA Briefed on Emerging VA Programs
ROA was recently briefed by the VA on caregiver programs, a new medical prevention research project, the "Million Veteran Program", and improving transparency within the VA Health Administration. More info to follow.
ROA Invited to National Veteran Small Business Conference
ROA gave input at the National Veteran Small Business Conference. ROA will continue to ensure the Reserve Component community will have greater access to information specific to their small business needs.
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New Law Reviews
No. 1085 Improve SCRA: Progress Made
No. 1084 State “Source Tax” Rules
No. 1083 SCRA Enforcement Mechanism
No. 1082 Awards of Plaintiff's Attorney Fees Under USERRA |
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Plan Your End-of-Year Gift
It’s almost December! Plan your end-of-year, tax deductible gift at www.roa.org/support. |
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Recent Blog Entries
"Lame Duck" Congress Update
New START Stalls
Commission Finds $100 Billion in Savings from Proposed Defense Spending Cuts |
Mike Parrell, a counter-improvised explosive device instructor with the Marine Corps Engineer Center, explains the various ways insurgents can hide IEDs to a group of Marines from Provisional Security Platoon, 1st Supply Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group (Marine Forces Reserve) during counter IED training Nov. 5. The PSP Marines are training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Photo by Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac
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