#vetchat: Paul Rieckhoff on the Politics of Veterans' Issues

by Jake Heller Nov 13, 2012 4:31 PM EST

Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST, Newsweek & The Daily Beast and a special guest host an hour-long discussion with readers about military and veterans’ issues. This week, Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), discusses the political climate facing veterans returning home. To join the conversation, go to Twitter and tweet with the hashtag #vetchat.

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