With extended Iraq tours, more reservists report problems returning back to work

Associated Press (via Forbes)

WASHINGTON - Strained by extended tours in Iraq, growing numbers of military reservists say the government is providing little help to soldiers who are denied their old jobs when they return home, Defense Department data shows.

The Pentagon survey of reservists in 2005-2006, obtained by The Associated Press, details increasing discontent among returning troops in protecting their legal rights after taking leave from work to fight for their country.

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Nearly one-third, or 29 percent, said they had difficulty getting the information they needed from government agencies charged with protecting their rights, while 77 percent reported they didn't even bother trying to get assistance in part because they didn't think it would make a difference.

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http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/11/08/ap4315904.htm...
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:sarcasm: Another "shining example" of how BushCo "Supports the Troops". :sarcasm: