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Strengthening the New GI Bill for our Veterans

December 20, 2010

Dear Friends,

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Our retired service members have earned the benefits and care our nation promised them and deserve the steadfast support that should not end when they leave active duty. Throughout their time in uniform, the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces have never given up when defending American freedoms and ideals. For this reason, now, more than ever, our veterans have earned the right to demand the same treatment from their country. Supporting the educating of our veterans is an investment in our troops, our economy, and our nation’s future.

With my vote, the House passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act to strengthen the New GI Bill for the 21st Century. This package makes it easier for veterans to take advantage of New GI Bill benefits, helps veterans successfully enter the civilian workforce, and extends educational benefits to members of the National Guard and veterans who use distance education.

The program, strengthened through this bill, is designed to provide veterans who choose to attend public colleges and universities for their undergraduate studies with the full cost of attendance. 300,000 veterans and their families have already used the New GI Bill to pursue education and earn their degrees.

This legislation is supported by a range of veterans’ organizations, including the American Legion, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, Military Officers Association of America, National Guard Association, National Association of Uniformed Services, and Student Veterans of America. This bill, which has been sent to the President’s desk for signature into law, is also fiscally responsible and saves millions of tax-payer dollars.

As a senior member of the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, I remain committed to delivering on the promise that our nation has made to care for both our veterans and our military retirees.

Sincerely,



U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre
Representing the 7th District of North Carolina


 
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