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Oct 2023
31m 23s

Jas Boothe - Standing Up For Female Vete...

JAY RUDERMAN
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It is said military veterans account for 1% of the American population, and certainly, women have been a part of that number, stepping up to the challenge of defending their country for generations. But when their service ends, they often find themselves without meaningful support, unable to attain the most basic levels of assistance offered to their male co ... Show More
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