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Discussion: H.R. 2702, The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 (6 comments ↓ | 3 wiki edits)
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Patt Staley
November 13, 2007, 6:08am (report abuse)This bill is going "back" to the way the vets from WWII and Korea were able to advance after service to our country. No one will get rich off this bill but it will give a rich future for those who choose to use it.
1LT Jason Taylor
February 13, 2008, 10:44am (report abuse)I hope there is a way to keep the universities from raising prices on tuition, fees, and book prices. If this bill passes. Can we get a rider !!!
Jason Carrillo
March 1, 2008, 3:14pm (report abuse)After the initial GI BILL, for every dollar put into the program seven dollars was returned to the economy. Perhaps that was what caused the boom after WWII.
We should do right by these young men and women. By helping them to get an education and re-entering a society, we are enriching our whole nation.
Spc Patrick Schlote
March 14, 2008, 9:07am (report abuse)I think this bill would be a great help for soldiers. I could also see it easily increasing retention in national guard and reserve soldiers who have served at least one tour in Iraq and Afghanistan.
RTO Trainer
May 21, 2008, 10:45pm (report abuse)Actually, it'll hurt the Guard by undercutting the current education benefits offered by every state (except California).
SMSgt CASTRO USAF
June 24, 2008, 7:48pm (report abuse)Well done, I think we got finally got one right. Program is on time and will be very well received by USAF Airman. Allowing family member transfer will increase retention in all services.