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Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 11/07/2011

Obama speaks on veterans jobs initiatives (Live video)

By Natalie Jennings

President Obama will speak Monday at Noon ET to outline the steps his administration is taking to spur hiring of veterans and pressure congressional Republicans to act on his American Jobs Act.

The president will announce a “veteran’s gold card program” and a new Web site designed to provide job search assistance to veterans.

Details: Obama to announce new veteran jobs initiative to keep pressure on Congress

Watch live video of Obama’s remarks from the Rose Garden below.

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By Natalie Jennings | 11:36 AM ET, 11/07/2011

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