Congress moving toward what could be biggest expansion of GI college benefits since WWII

                   
startribune.com     May 12, 2008            

By ANNE FLAHERTY , Associated Press WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II, with a bill they hope will buoy them this election season and become an albatross... [read full story]                    

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Congress looks to expand GI bill

courierpostonline.com     May 13, 2008          

Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II, with a bill they hope will buoy them this election season and become an albatross for Republicans. ... "Meeting the needs of our...                    

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John Young: 'Small, small cost of war'

wacotrib.com     May 13, 2008          

In Jurassic Park, the favorite line of the theme park’s mastermind is, “Spared no expense.” I don’t know about you, but that movie reminds me of what’s happened in Iraq. Such is the case in Congress right now with debate over veterans benefits contained in a supplemental bill to fund what we’re...                    

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New GI bill proposal would hike benefits

telegram.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II, with a bill they hope will buoy them this election season and become an albatross for Republicans.                    

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GI Bill Extension Will Be Major Push For Democrats

digitaljournal.com     May 13, 2008          

The major expansion of the GI Bill may likely be an upcoming topic in the US presidential race as it is being pushed by House Democrats. The GI Bill could possibly go through a great extension of college aid for the US military veterans. If it gets vetoed, the House Democrats can hope that the...                    

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No Money for the Troops?

military.com     May 13, 2008          

But I was wrong. This week, a small group of Democrats are using backdoor dealings to torpedo the widely-supported new GI Bill. For anyone new to the issue, here's the bottom line up front: In 1944, FDR signed the original GI Bill, which gave every veteran a chance to go to college. Today, 1.7...                    

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Democrats seeking to expand vets' aid, grow political capital

signonsandiego.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II, with a bill they hope will buoy them this election season and become an albatross for Republicans.                    

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Where Bush draws the line on Iraq costs: education benefits for veterans

nwsource.com     May 13, 2008          

WACO, Texas -- Such is the case in Congress right now with debate over veterans benefits contained in a supplemental bill to fund what we're doing in Iraq and Afghanistan. President Bush has threatened to use his rarely flexed veto pen against this measure if it contains a bipartisan expansion of...                    

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NEWS -- Congress eyes dramatic expansion of GI bill

gopusa.com     May 13, 2008          

By ANNE FLAHERTY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II, with a bill they hope will buoy them this election season and become an albatross for Republicans....                    

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