Based on ACTIONS Martin O'Malley took on behalf of veterans in Maryland...

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In 2011, Governor O’Malley created VetStat, a pioneering, data-driven system that radically enhanced Maryland’s ability to respond to veteran needs. VetStat identified unknown problems, clarified policy priorities, and tackled persistent challenges through a smarter allocation of resources.

Governor O’Malley helped veterans transition to civilian life and made behavioral health a priority. He launched Maryland’s Commitment To Veterans, a program that connected veterans to wellness services, with an emphasis on mental health and substance abuse. In addition, Governor O’Malley signed legislation to ensure veterans received quality behavioral health services. The legislation helped veterans access mental health services at the state and federal levels, offered crisis services for severe problems, and created a Veterans’ Behavioral Health Advisory Board to identify service gaps and correct them.

Governor O’Malley empowered veterans by expanding access to quality, affordable education and good jobs. He granted in-state tuition to all military families and signed the Veterans Full Employment Act, which gave veterans licenses or college credit for skills learned in the military. The law also expedites the professional licensing process for veterans and military spouses, cutting red tape to help them find jobs faster. First Lady Michelle Obama attended the signing ceremony and praised the legislation as one of the best laws in the country to help military personnel and their families.

(excerpt from Martin O'Malley's MASSIVE VA reform plan)

[FSogol]

1. K & R. n/t

[zalinda]

2. My second choice, and a good one. eom

[NuclearDem]

3. K&R

O'Malley has our backs.

[NCTraveler]

4. K&R nt.

[pinstikfartherin]

5. K&R.

I know that since this isn't a drama-filled slap fest it doesn't get as much attention as other threads, but it deserves it!