Book Description

This congressional hearing reviews the continuing implementation of sections 1142, 1143, and 1144 of Title 10, United States Code, and section 1418(a) of Title 38, the Transition Assistance Program to assist servicemembers separating from the Armed Forces as a result of downsizing. Testimony includes statements, prepared statements, and written committee questions and their response from U.S. Representatives and individuals representing the following: AMVETS; South Carolina Employment Security Commission; Disabled American Veterans; Paralyzed Veterans of America; U.S. Navy; Department of Veterans Affairs; U.S. Army; New York Department of Labor; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; Maryland Department of Economic and Employment Development; U.S. Marine Corps; Fleet Reserve Association; U.S. Air Force; Department of Labor; and Department of Defense. (YLB)