21st Century Gi Bill

VA Late On GI Bill Checks

The Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics

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Bureaucratic delays have left veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill with no money to pay college bills. Patrick Campbell, chief legislative counsel fo...

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The GOP Strategy: Operation Monkeyshit

Ian Gurvitz | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

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The GOP's goal from the second the president took office was to bring him down. Their sole intention is diminishing the president's popularity and laying the groundwork for the 2010 midterms and 2012 presidential elections.

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Investing In Veterans

Hon. Eric E. Shinseki | Posted 09.12.2009 | Politics

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Safely investing one's money requires a reasonable understanding of market forces. Here's an investment option that is guaranteed to pay high dividends for years: the education of America's Post-9/11 Veterans.

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Grassroots Power: Thank You Video From Senators Webb and Hagel for Supporting New GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

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With the support of thousands of readers from The Huffington Post, IAVA helped make history. When the GI Bill was signed into law in June, many of you contributed to this remarkable victory.

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Barack Obama Passes NORAD Test

Christine Pelosi | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Obama's recent NORAD tour and renewed call for national service evoked further evidence that he has passed an important milestone in his campaign: passing the NORAD Test for presidential candidates.

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History is Made: New GI Bill Signed into Law

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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It is a promise we made to the veterans of World War II: that those who defend our country should be able to take advantage of America's opportunity. This legislation again fulfills that promise.

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Bush Wrongly Credits McCain For 'Working Hard' On G.I. Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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President George W, Bush wasn't exactly a friend to the efforts put forth by Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Warner (R-VA) as they worked to secure ...

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Right On, General Clark. Do Not Back Down.

Jon Soltz | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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While we should all honor McCain's service, that doesn't mean we should necessarily honor it by putting him in the White House to take up George W. Bush's third term.

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McCain Flip Flops Again -- Praises GI Bill He Opposed

Christine Pelosi | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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In today's installment of McCain vs. McCain, the "straight talker" claimed credit for passage of the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights he opposed.

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On the Brink of History

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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With the 92-6 victory in the Senate last night, the new GI Bill will now make its way to the president's desk for his signature. Here are some of the responses from veterans around the country.

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Senate Passes 21st Century GI Bill While Sen. McCain Skips Vote

Victor LaPorte | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics

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In an overwhelming show of support for our nation's veterans Thursday evening, 92 U.S. Senators voted in favor of the 21st Century GI Bill; also known...

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My Conversation with Jim Webb

Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics

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Sen. Webb discusses the opposition to the GI bill from President Bush and a fellow Vietnam vet and Senate colleague, John McCain.

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Jim Webb Brings Charm Offensive To Daily Show

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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While Virginia Senator Jim Webb is quickly becoming well-trained in the art of downplaying his vice-presidential chances, that hasn't stopped him from...

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US Military Needs the New GI Bill

Victor LaPorte | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

We have heard the opposition's argument against the 21st Century GI Bill time and time again: At a time when the United States Military is fighting ...

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Nickels and Dimes: Why the White House Opposes the GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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The administration's argument is that if a GI Bill benefit is too good, it'll reward veterans too richly for their service and draw them away from re-enlisting.

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GI's Guide to the New GI Bills

Victor LaPorte | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Support our troops and veterans. Support the 21st Century GI Bill!

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Larry Craig Taps His Way Into Webb GI Bill Debate

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

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Mostly avoiding the political spotlight since his brush up with both the law and the bathroom stall, Sen. Larry Craig quietly created presidential cam...

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McCain Still Not On GI Bill, Even As Other Senate Vet Signs Up

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics

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The prospects of passing Sen. Jim Webb's 21st Century GI Bill increased on Thursday after Sen. Daniel Akaka, a veteran of WWII and the Democratic chai...

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Lindsey Graham Ducks Questions On GI Bill

Think Progress | Posted 04.14.2008 | Politics

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On "This Week" today, host George Stephanopolous asked Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) why neither he nor Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has cosponsored Sen. Jim ...

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McCain Is AWOL On New GI Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics

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In November 2007, Sens. Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel penned an op-ed in the New York Times advocating a reformed G.I. Bill that would provide Iraq war vet...

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