DOL Cuts Red Tape for Veterans' Aid Forms
Published Date: 6/10/2025
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The Department of Labor is asking for feedback on a form that homeless veterans' program grantees use to explain how they spend their grant money. This helps make sure the form is easy to understand and doesn’t waste time or money. If you’re involved with these grants, now’s the time to share your thoughts before the form gets finalized!
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