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The Associated Press

Labor Rules to Boost Employment for Vets, Disabled

The national unemployment rate for disabled workers is nearly 15 percent, almost double the rate for the general public. New rules announced by the Labor Department this week could help disabled workers land more jobs, according to the Associated Press.

Under the new requirements, most government contractors will have to meet certain employment standards, having disabled workers make up at least 7 percent of their workforce.