Veterans and military families across Illinois are joining Alexi's campaign because he has proven to be a leader they can trust to fight for them in Washington. As State Treasurer, he has helped veterans buy homes through a low-interest Welcome Home loan program, and he launched the the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of fallen Illinois service members. The fund helps children of those who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom attend any college or university anywhere in the U.S. or select institutions abroad.

As Senator, Alexi will ensure our returning troops and their families have access to jobs and capital. Service members and reservists too often have trouble finding a job in this tough economy. Alexi supports efforts to strengthen penalties on employers who commit job discrimination against returning veterans.

Alexi will work to expand the VA loan programs so that veterans have the opportunity to open a small business or buy a home. As State Treasurer, he expanded Illinois¹ Welcome Home Loan Program, which gives low interest loans to members of the Illinois National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves after their deployment ends.

To help veterans have access an affordable college education, Alexi would push for the proper implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which will allow every eligible veteran, serviceman and woman, Reservist and National Guard member to attend a public college or university for free for four years.

On November 2nd, veterans will have the opportunity to vote for a leader who has made taking care of the military, veterans and their families a priority -- and that is Alexi Giannoulias. Alexi will not break the sacred trust with veterans, and as Senator will honor them and ensure they receive the benefits they earned during their service.

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