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Soltz: Pentagon’s Spin On GI Bill Is ‘Offensive Nonsense’ That ‘Insults The Intelligence’ Of Soldiers
May 07, 2008 | ThinkProgress
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Local vets asking for change in G.I. Bill
May 02, 2008 | Foster's Daily Democrat
"We are here today to urge Senator John Sununu and Judd Gregg to support the 21st Century G.I. Bill sponsored by Senator Jim Webb. The bill would expand educational benefits for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan," said Josh Denton, an Iraq War veteran and the New Hampshire State Team Captain of VoteVets.org. -
Oklahoma Veterans Slam Inhofe for Backing Watered-down Education Bill
May 02, 2008 | Press Release
Norman, Okla. - An Oklahoma veteran of the war in Iraq has slammed Senator James Inhofe for abandoning the bi-partisan Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act (S.22), cosponsored by Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel, and instead backing a watered-down measure sponsored by Republicans, led by Senator John McCain. Senator Inhofe quietly removed his name from the Webb-Hagel bill this week. -
Letter to the Editor: How dare he!
April 30, 2008 | The Oklahoman
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Strongly Reject McCain's Watered-Down Education Bill
April 23, 2008 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan flat-out rejected a watered down substitute of the Webb-Hagel GI Bill, offered by Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Richard Burr yesterday. The veterans made clear that the only piece of legislation acceptable to the veterans community is The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act (S.22), cosponsored by Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel. -
Veterans' issues need more attention
April 23, 2008 | Louisville Courier Journal
VoteVets.org Kentucky state captain's letter to the editor about veterans issues. -
McCain Seen as Key to Troop-Benefit Bills: As a Veteran, Candidate and Senator, He Faces Pressure From All Sides
April 17, 2008 | Washington Post
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who is basing his bid for the White House on his credentials as a decorated veteran and leader on defense policy, has become the target of veterans groups pushing hard for more aid and relief for troops returning from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. -
McConnell should stop blocking veterans bills: Deployment, Education Measures Needed
April 11, 2008 | Lexington Herald-Leader
VoteVets.org Kentucky State Captain writes and editorial for the Lexington Herald-Leader about McConnell. - More News»
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