I stumbled upon an Austin American statesman article titled "Obama vows to help soldiers, marks Iraq war end" written by Matthew Daly. The article talks about President Obama's visit to the Fort Bliss Army on August 31, 2012, the two year anniversary of the end of combat operations in Iraq. Daly also discusses Obama's plan to help the veterans, current service members, and their families who will be facing a whole new set of challenges as they return home. The struggles for veterans include health issues, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome, as well as finding employment. At Fort Bliss, Obama announced that he had signed an executive order for federal agencies to expand their efforts at addressing health needs for veterans. He also renewed a call to Congress to pass measures in his economic proposals that are specifically aimed for veterans, including tax credits for businesses that hire veterans. Daly also includes the criticism of Obama's plan. Romney's campaign said that "Obama's economic policies had made it more difficult for veterans" and "more veterans would face unemployment if the defense cuts are enacted."
Daly's article caught my attention mostly due to it's subject matter, but I also like that he presented the facts on both sides.
Matthew Daly's article can be found here.
