Congress 112 - HR 169 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website.

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Afghanistan Armed Forces and National Security Asia Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Iraq Marketing and advertising Middle East Military operations and strategy Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a hyperlink with a drop-down menu titled "Veterans Employment" that includes a direct hyperlink to the VetSuccess website, USA Jobs website, Job Central website, and any other appropriate employment websites, especially those that focus on jobs for veterans.

Requires the purchase of advertising in national media outlets to promote awareness of the VetSuccess website to veterans.

Provides for outreach to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to inform them of the VetSuccess website.

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Jul 15, 2011

Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 5, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 5, 2011

Introduced in House

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