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GOP Leaders: Vote However You Need To For Reelection

Politico | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics

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Republican Senate leaders -- terrified by the prospect of losing five or more seats in November -- have freed their members to vote however they need ...

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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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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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Jim Webb's VP Prospects Helped By Passage Of GI Bill

Washington Times | Posted 06.29.2008 | Politics

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Speculation about Virginia Sen. Jim Webb's prospects as a candidate for the Democratic vice presidential nomination got a boost last week with the pas...

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Friday Talking Points [37] -- Welcome, New Readers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

McCain flip-flops on torture, tax cuts, the religious right, Roe v. Wade, lobbyists, gay marriage, creationism, Iraq, talking to enemies, and just about any other subject you care to name.

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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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McCain Takes Credit For GI Bill He Opposed At Town Hall Event (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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One time opponent of the GI bill, Presidential candidate John McCain, has now taken credit and expressed approval of the bill at a recent town hall ev...

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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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Bush's Third Term

Gen. Wesley Clark | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics

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Gen. Wesley Clark

In national security terms, McCain is largely untested and untried. He's never been responsible for policy formulation. If he thinks he can use the national security debate to his advantage, he's wrong.

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Two Weeks in America

Rep. Rick Noriega | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Rick Noriega

After two weeks in the field training soldiers preparing them for their return to the Middle East, it is clear to me now more than ever why I'm running for the United States Senate.

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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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Just spoke with a GI visiting from Baquba

Craig Newmark | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics

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Craig Newmark

Seems like a good idea to learn stuff first hand. Here's the brief version:the GI bill's a great idea, should support a vet's kids. (I gotta find ou...

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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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Friday Talking Points [34] -- General Election Preview

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.30.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

As the primary election season sinks slowly in the West (South Dakota and Montana, to be exact), we turn our eyes (finally!) to the general election c...

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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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Nowhere To Go But Back

Max and the Marginalized | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics

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Max and the Marginalized

If McCain's opposition to Jim Webb's new GI Bill isn't all the proof we need that he won't do enough for our veterans, then I don't know what is.

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Senator Stevens Caught Undermining the Troops

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics

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Craig Newmark

What Stevens is really saying is that today's troops are unpatriotic -- that they're only in it for the money and the college.

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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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McCain Defends GI Bill Opposition In Memorial Day Speech

AP | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — John McCain on Monday defended his plan for veterans' college benefits, as both the war hero and Democratic rival Barack Obama reac...

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White House Slams New York Times Editorial On GI Bill

Huffington Post | Posted 05.26.2008 | Media

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***UPDATE*** Politico reports that the Times editorial page editor Andy Rosenthal calls the White House attack "puzzling" but not uncommon: "The Whit...

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