On the recordApril 20, 2010
The Chairman's bill makes eligible for GI benefits a number of National Guardsmen who had been inadvertently left out of the original bill.
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congress.govThe Chairman's bill makes eligible for GI benefits a number of National Guardsmen who had been inadvertently left out of the original bill.
Tester supports Akaka's bill for including more veterans in GI benefits.
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