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House Passes Homeless Veterans Bill

On March 30, the House passed, by voice vote, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1171). The Senate approved the measure on March 26 (see The Source, 3/27/09).

Among other provisions, the bill establishes grants for programs and facilities that provide job training, counseling, placement, and child care services to women veterans and homeless veterans with children.