I believe, will be significantly undercounted and underfunded for the next 10 years.
Do you think these things are making a difference in the attitude and the health of our men and women?
I am very concerned that servicemembers that are deployed during the conduct of the 2010 Census will be counted in a way that negatively imp...
the uncertainty that's been put forth right now has resulted in the Department's decision--has certainly negatively impacted and affected th...
due to the Post-September 11 GI Bill, servicemember benefits were increased to rates that are 100 percent of in-State public university tuit...
I think that we all recognize that, as we work into the post-9/11 GI Bill, there's probably some adjustments that need to be made.
We have witnessed an unacceptable number of suicides within our military population.
I do know that the post-9/11 GI Bill has been a huge benefit.
the lack of notification was certainly alarming too, I think, Members of Congress and the people who were the beneficiaries.
Under the current law, servicemembers that receive educational assistance in the form of an ROTC scholarship, or that graduate from one of o...
the current economic climate has been difficult for all of America's families; statistics show it has been especially difficult for returnin...
When I talk to soldiers about, 'What if we rewarded you for staying beyond 20 by lowering your retirement age?' That rings home to them.
I'm concerned that servicemembers that are deployed during the conduct of the 2010 Census will be counted in a negative way that impacts the...
To me, it's the worst delivery system in the world, because it funnels everybody to an emergency room when they're sick.
I would like to thank Chairman Harkin for holding this hearing today.
We've got to rethink our entire education system, if in fact, we want to integrate education and physical fitness together.
Senator Harkin and I agree totally on the need for prevention, wellness, and chronic-disease management.
Should we lead by example? Should we say, for that at-risk population, 'We're going to set a standard, and you're going to meet that standar...