Hire More Heroes Act

Those of us who write about the Affordable Care Act seldom have the chance to use the phrase “overwhelming bipartisan support.”  The Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 provides a welcome opportunity to do so.  The Act, designed to encourage small businesses to hire veterans, has received bipartisan and bicameral support in Congress.  If it becomes law – a prospect that looks increasingly likely – it will complement the administration’s recent push to encourage government contractors to employ more veterans.  Although the Hire More Heroes Act would offer valuable benefits to businesses, this post flags a few unpleasant surprises that could arise in its implementation.  
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