The President, Congress and the Pentagon have more direct influence on the lives of military families than we care to admit. They increase our pay, decide which benefits we receive, and make all kinds of policy changes that we should know about. The good news is there are terrific watchdog organizations who are looking out for military families. Here is a round-up of news from these organization. Be sure to support them by becoming a member.

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Grant Aids Spouse Job Search

A national emergency grant for $4.8 million was recently awarded to help spouses relocating to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The grant is part of the Base Realignment and Closure Committee action of 2005 and will help 825 military spouses upgrade skills or find new careers. Full story.

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No MyCAA in New White House Push

A White House military policy advisor said yesterday that no MyCAA benefits or any new DoD money for education will be included in the new White House military family initiative announced yesterday. Full story.

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WH Plan Has MilSpouse Job Focus

A new White House military family initiative seeks more education and employment opportunities for military spouses, Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joseph Biden, said yesterday. Full story.

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Firms Pledge to Hire Military Spouses

The Army Spouse Employment Partnership signed up 16 more U.S. corporations who pledged to increase employment opportunities for Army spouses at the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army. Full story.

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First Lady Endorses Veterans, Spouses for Jobs

First Lady Michelle Obama today asked leaders gathered for the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City to consider veterans and military spouses among their talent pool for working on global projects. Full story.

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Spouse Jobs Program to Relaunch in October

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced today. Full story.

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