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Veterans will be honored Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the 29th Ward Veterans’ Peace Garden at 5413 W. Madison St. (across from MacArthur’s restaurant). The public is invited to this free event, which is sponsored by the Austin Veterans Community Organization.
The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute will host the free event from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave.
The position, as well as a new bill he introduced in the House, aim to increase employment for those who’ve served our country.
The price hikes outlined in the 2012 budget would pay for a family discount program, more summer youth camps and waived fees for active duty military.