About 240,000 veterans nationwide were looking for work last month but unable to find steady employment. Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings. About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month. But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row. In the 2022 edition of Best for Vets: Employers, the top companies in our rankings found ways to recruit and engage veterans during COVID-19. Whether enough veterans are finding jobs after finishing the VET TEC program remains unclear. It's the best stretch of employment news for veterans since 2000. The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support. The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority. In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks. Load More