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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