People with Disabilities"My Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans have the chance to fulfill their potential and contribute to our nation. Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services they need to succeed. As the nation’s largest employer, the Federal Government and its contractors can lead the way by implementing effective employment policies and practices that increase opportunities and help workers achieve their full potential.” -President Barack Obama LATEST »December: 500k Jobs Lost, Unemployment Reaches 7.2%In figures released in the December jobs report by the Labor Department, more than a half million jobs were lost and unemployment spiked to 7.2 percent. Gen. Eric Shinseki Named VA Secretary-DesignatePresident-elect Barack Obama named General Eric Shinseki (ret.) to the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Tammy DuckworthIraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth talks about John McCain's plans to keep U.S. forces in Iraq for decades. Sen. Tom HarkinSenator Tom Harkin talks about a former Iowa colleague, Republican Congressman Jim Leach, and introduces him to assembled delegates. |







