Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will hold a press conference announcing the Combat Veterans Back to Work Act.   This legislation, which will be introduced tomorrow, provides a payroll tax exemption to employers who hire unemployed members of the Iowa National Guard, who recently returned from Afghanistan, as well as other combat veterans.

***TUESDAY, AUGUST 23***

WHAT: Rep. Braley to hold press conference announcing the Combat Veterans Back to Work Act

WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2:30-3:00 PM CDT

WHERE: Veterans Memorial Building

50 2nd Avenue Bridge

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1225

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