History is Made: New GI Bill Signed into Law
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.
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.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics
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.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics
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.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics
It's like a pilot crashing a plane because he was too busy giving all the passengers their complementary peanuts.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics
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.
Victor LaPorte | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics
Support our troops and veterans. Support the 21st Century GI Bill!
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics
The landmark new GI Bill is a tremendous and bipartisan commitment to our troops. We've seen enough bumper sticker and lapel pin patriotism; today, we saw the real thing.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.12.2008 | Politics
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.
Sean Gilfillan | Posted 05.12.2008 | Politics
We servicemen depend on Congress to be our union, to fight for us, to set the standard for the rest of the country as to how we are perceived, how we are respected within society, and how we are valued.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics
Soon, lawmakers will have to go on record as to whether they truly support our nation's newest generation of veterans.
Sean Gilfillan | Posted 04.03.2008 | Entertainment
Military veterans are portrayed on screens and on radios across the country by people who have no clue who or what we are. This is unfortunate because the talent does exist.
Laila Al-Arian | Posted 03.25.2008 | Politics
Had the mainstream media covered Winter Soldier more Americans might have heard the testimony of Clifton Hicks, who soberly described the aftermath of a massacre in Abu Ghraib, Baghdad.
Dan DeWalt | Posted 03.21.2008 | Politics
"I can't go back in time and take back what I've done." These were the closing remarks of a former Marine returned from Iraq, testifying to students at the UVM.
Katie Halper | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media
Out of the top 100 Google Trends Hot Trends, not one has anything to do with the Iraq War!
Craig Newmark | Posted 03.17.2008 | Politics
Hey, check out the list of Congressmen and Senators on the site of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. The name most conspicuous by its absence is McCain.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 03.13.2008 | Politics
Telling the American people that war requires real sacrifice isn't a popular talking point. But politicians need to talk seriously about how we're going to maintain our troop levels and our troop quality.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 03.05.2008 | Politics
He was my most effective weapon in Iraq. Without him by my side, I was essentially deaf and blind. His name is Esam, and he served as my interpreter.
Coleen Rowley | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics
Let's hope a miracle occurs and the St. Paul Park officials grant the permit request to hold our "Peace Island" picnic on the final day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Dina Rasor | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics
Webb and other Democratic freshman senators have shown a new wisdom in Washington concerning defense spending and accountability.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.28.2008 | Politics
Time and time again, we've seen troops and veterans suffering at the hands of an inept government bureaucracy. Well, here we go again.
Craig Newmark | Posted 02.19.2008 | Politics
I really recommend Chasing Ghosts by Paul Rieckhoff; it's the closest any of us will get to the reality of war.
Craig Newmark | Posted 02.13.2008 | Politics
The folks at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America are pushing to really support veterans, trying to undo the lack of support from the current administration.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics
Today's troops deserve the same educational benefits World War II veterans received. We need less talk and more action from lawmakers on this vital issue.
Craig Newmark | Posted 01.31.2008 | Politics
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America have a great idea, better than most regarding economic stimulus.
Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics
Last year, "Walter Reed" became a rallying cry for the veterans' movement. This year, it may be "Marion, Illinois."
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Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics