WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Veterans' education

P.L. 110-315, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1304.36

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4137 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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S. 3400, The GI Bill Fairness Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3400 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the educational assistance available under post-9/11 veterans educational assistance....

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S. 3339, An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $3.85

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3339 would amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance....

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H.R. 6224, The Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2008

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6224 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38, United States Code....

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S. 22, The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $419.33

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 22 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001....

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S. 2984, The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2984 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance veterans' benefits....

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H.R. 5947, The Returning Soldiers' Bill of Rights Act

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5947 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights....

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H.R. 5944, The Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5944 would amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces....

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H.R. 5939, The Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5939 would amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the time limitation for the use of entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for certain persons actively pursuing a qualifying educational degree or certificate....

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S. 2938, The Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2938 would amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces....

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S. 2871, The Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Enhancement Act of 2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2871 would amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of title 10, United States Code, to enhance the program of educational assistance under that chapter....

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H.R. 5740, The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5740 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001....

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H.R. 5684, The Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5684 would amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 5663, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5663 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 5651, The Student Veterans' College Affordability Act of 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5651 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001....

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S. Con. Res. 70, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013 - Cost per Average Family: $26383.51

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. Con. Res. 70 would set forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013....

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S. 2732, The Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2732 would expand the definition of independent student under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include active members of the National Guard or Reserve forces of the United States and it would prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under such Act....

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S. 2683, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain authorities relating to educational assistance benefits for veterans, and for other purposes

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2683 would amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain authorities relating to educational assistance benefits for veterans....

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S. 2677, The Supporting Education for Returning Veterans Act of 2008

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2677 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to institutions of higher education to establish programs for the provision of services and support to veterans who are students at such institutions....

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P.L. 110-157, The Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act - Savings per Average Family: $0.02

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 797 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes....

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H.R. 5474, The Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5474 would prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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S. 2640, The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2640 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans....

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H.R. 5229, The Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5229 would amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill....

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S. 2599, The Military Spouse Education and Employment Act of 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2599 would provide enhanced education and employment opportunities for military spouses....

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S. 2575, The Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2575 would amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill....

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