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        <fullName>Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Veterans Jobs Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in carrying out the Transition Assistance Program, to establish a two-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using community business leaders as mentors to facilitate the transition of members of the Armed Forces being separated from active duty and their spouses.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary, if carrying out such program, to report findings to the congressional defense and veterans committees.</p>]]></text>
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