"IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA"

IAVA Events :: 05/22/08
A Historic Vote

Press Releases :: 05/22/08
05/22/08: Overwhelming GI Bill Victory in Senate Today
Today, by an overwhelming 75-22 margin, the Senate passed the "Post-9/11 GI Bill" as part of the war supplemental funding bill. This bipartisan legislation, originally introduced by Senators Jim Webb (D-VA), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and John Warner (R-VA), is whole-heartedly endorsed by IAVA and all the leading Veterans Service Organizations.

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IAVA Events :: 05/15/08
Breaking: GI Bill Passes in the House
The House of Representatives today voted to fund the new GI Bill, by a vote of 256 - 166. For a full list of who voted for the bill, and who voted against it, click here.


Today marked another historic vote on the GI Bill. After last week's remarkable victory in the House of Representatives, today the bill passed the Senate by an overwhelming vote of 75-22. Click here to see who voted for it and who voted against it.

After World War Two, America made sure our troops coming home had the chance to go to college. Today, with Memorial Day just around the corner, our lawmakers renewed that promise and honored those who bravely serve this country.

The GI Bill now has one final hurdle to pass: the President's signature. In this crucial stage, let's make IAVA's voice even stronger and make sure the President signs this bill into law.

As the GI Bill has made its way through the complex legislative process on Capitol Hill, you have continued to answer our calls for action. We would never have made it this far without your dedication, and I am truly grateful.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,


Paul Rieckhoff
Iraq Veteran
Executive Director
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America


I am so thankful that this bill was passed, and I know President Bush will definitely sign it.

Lindyy

Yeah that man has done alot for the soldier as in their familys and the soldiers themselves. I remeber that we got a pay increase when I frist enlisted.

what r u talkin about

PLEASE REFER TO MNHIKER'S THREAD:

McCain against education benefits for veterans.

Seems we both had the same idea for a thread, so as to avoid confusion I would ask that everyone refer to mnhiker's thread.


Lindyy