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Military Spouses Face Especially Grim Job Prospects
The national unemployment rate is above 9 percent. But the unemployment rate for military spouses is at 26 percent although 80 to 85 percent of military spouses want to work. The military has known about these problems for years and the Defense Department (DoD) says it is working to get state legislatures to take on certification issues for teachers, nurses and other jobs that require state licensing. Last month, DoD launched a partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to match military spouses with portable careers To inquire about the new career matching program, please go to: http://www.msepjobs.com/skins/msep/home.aspx?AllowSSL=true%

New Office Aims to Strengthen Families Financially
A government office dedicated to protecting Servicemembers and their families from financial predators and pitfalls officially opened for business this week. As the military arm of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of Servicemember Affairs is intended to strengthen military families financially and to serve as an advocate on their behalf. Since there are 50 states, each with different laws, military families may be unaware of the protections in the state where they live. The office will work to ensure Servicemembers and their families receive the financial protection and education they deserve by insuring that military personnel are provided a quality financial education. Additionally, the office will monitor consumer complaints and the responses to those complaints, and work with other federal and state agencies to help resolve issues. To report a financial issue or complaint, Servicemembers and their families can visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website at www.consumerfinance.gov