Thread: The new GI Bill

Bush has promised to veto this.

The bill would provide college funding for veterans on active duty after Sept. 11, 2001. But for all the symbolism evoked by a date Mr. Bush mentions in every speech he makes about war, the White House has stuck to its insistence that the military's overstretched ranks would only be depleted further by such a tug toward civilian life.

John McCain's against it.

John McCain said yesterday on a California campaign stop, in defending his opposition to a proposal that could reduce re-enlistments, as the New York Times reports.

It goes back to the House next week.

I must admit I wasn't aware that soldier's didn't have college funding already. I don't agree that that they should be denied benefits in order to keep them in the service. It doesn't seem fair to me. Why should it be an "either/or" thing? :dunno:

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the military already offers a GI Bill, the also have a soldier to teacher program. This is just an attempt to make the Pres seem like he hates soldiers, after all mamy are black and the unquestionable wisdom of rappers tells us he is a racist.

Lets not forget that the Army also offers collage classes while on active duty

Originally Posted by ssgiceman

the military already offers a GI Bill, the also have a soldier to teacher program. This is just an attempt to make the Pres seem like he hates soldiers, after all mamy are black and the unquestionable wisdom of rappers tells us he is a racist.

Lets not forget that the Army also offers collage classes while on active duty

So why is McCain (and Bush too) saying that this will draw soldiers away from active duty?

I know nothing of this new Bill but I do know that the GI Bill exist, Hell ,I used it

Originally Posted by ssgiceman

I know nothing of this new Bill but I do know that the GI Bill exist, Hell ,I used it

I think the idea of this may be to bribe you guys to keep up the good work! HaHa. Shit, I wish somebody would offer me something.

It may be a Bill filled with crap just to distract the public like the one awhile back thinkingof reenstating the draft

Originally Posted by ssgiceman

It may be a Bill filled with crap just to distract the public like the one awhile back thinkingof reenstating the draft

I think all bills are now required to be filled with crap. Crap is the bio-fuel that Washington runs on. There seems to be a limitless supply. Unfortunately, it turns out it's way more expensive than gas, and the fumes are deadly to anyone other than members of Congress, who seem to be invigorated by them.

So here's what the changes are:

The new GI Bill:

● Would reimburse the full tuition costs at any public school in a soldier's home state. Soldiers would have to serve three years or more to benefit.

● Doesn't require soldiers to set aside any of their pay for college costs while on active duty, as is now required.

● Pays $1,000 a year for books and fees and any costs incurred from tutoring or certification and licensing tests. The bill also would pay an average $1,000 monthly stipend for housing.

● Allows up to 15 years for the benefit to be used, up from the 10-year limit in the existing Montgomery GI Bill.

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