On the recordMarch 7, 2012
These returning heroes face an inequity that forces those who attend public colleges to pay more out of pocket in tuition than veterans who attend private schools.
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congress.govThese returning heroes face an inequity that forces those who attend public colleges to pay more out of pocket in tuition than veterans who attend private schools.
Butterfield highlights inequities in education benefits for veterans attending public versus private colleges.
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