21st Century Gi Bill

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

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

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 07.03.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

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 06.30.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

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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Jason Linkins

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.30.2008 | 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 06.30.2008 | Politics

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Jon Soltz

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 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

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 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

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 06.26.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

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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Major Victory for Vets: Bush Withdraws Veto Threat Over New GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

The Bush administration withdrew their long-held objections to a new GI Bill that would fully fund the cost of a public college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

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My Conversation with Jim Webb

Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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Tavis Smiley

2008-06-11-tavispull.jpgSen. 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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Business as Usual: Troops Wait While Congress "Governs"

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

It's like a pilot crashing a plane because he was too busy giving all the passengers their complementary peanuts.

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Jason Linkins

Jim Webb Brings Charm Offensive To Daily Show

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.10.2008 | 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 06.01.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

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 05.29.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

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 05.28.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

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

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75 Senators Stand With Veterans: GI Bill Passes in a Landslide

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

For the 22 Senators opposing this crucial legislation, I can only express my disappointment. For them, partisanship came before patriotism.

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Will McCain, Cornyn Support Our Troops This Week?

Jon Soltz | Posted 05.20.2008 | Politics

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Jon Soltz

For the next day and a half, no one in Washington will be able to turn on their TV without seeing an ad on the GI Bill that challenges McCain to back the Webb-Hagel bill.

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Sam Stein

Larry Craig Taps His Way Into Webb GI Bill Debate

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.14.2008 | 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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Congress: Money for War, But No Money for the Troops?

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.12.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

When it comes to hypocritical "Support the Troops" rhetoric, I thought I'd seen it all. But this week, a small group of Democrats are using back door dealings to torpedo the new GI Bill.

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A Historic Vote

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Soon, lawmakers will have to go on record as to whether they truly support our nation's newest generation of veterans.

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BREAKING: Bipartisan Congressional Action to Send Troops to College

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Press conferences are nice, but how soon is Congress going to take action? It could be as early as this week.

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End John Cornyn's Silence

Rep. Rick Noriega | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Rick Noriega

As someone who has defended this nation, I'm outraged by the notion that we should limit benefits in civilian life to force our troops to stay in the military.

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Landmark Study: Iraq Vets Face Healthcare Crisis

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Mental Health, Afghanistan, Iraq, Rand, Troops, Veterans, GI Bill, 21st Century GI Bill, Iraq Veterans' Mental Health, Iraq Veterans, RAND Veterans, Veterans Health Care, RAND Veterans Study, Politics News
Paul Rieckhoff

We now have access to striking new data on the mental health injuries and the barriers that prevent thousands of new veterans from accessing quality care.

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Sam Stein

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.10.2008 | 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 04.06.2008 | 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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