the current economic climate has been difficult for all of America's families; statistics show it has been especially difficult for returning military personnel serving in the National Guard and Reserves.

I do know that the post-9/11 GI Bill has been a huge benefit.

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.

Under the current law, servicemembers that receive educational assistance in the form of an ROTC scholarship, or that graduate from one of our service academies, are still eligible for full educational benefits under the post-9/11 GI Bill.

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.

due to the Post-September 11 GI Bill, servicemember benefits were increased to rates that are 100 percent of in-State public university tuition rates.

the lack of notification was certainly alarming too, I think, Members of Congress and the people who were the beneficiaries.

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?

the uncertainty that's been put forth right now has resulted in the Department's decision--has certainly negatively impacted and affected the morale of our servicemembers and their families.

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 communities that host military installations.