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John Drake: “This motion is an expansion of the GI Bill to improve educational benefits for active duty, Guard and Reserve and…”

On the recordMay 22, 2008
This motion is an expansion of the GI Bill to improve educational benefits for active duty, Guard and Reserve and veterans. This motion, if enacted, increases monthly educational benefits in October of 2008, then gradual increases tied to length of service. It includes funding for books and supplies, and increases benefits for Guard and Reserve members. It allows members to transfer benefits to their spouse or children, and allows more servicemembers to access these benefits. It also offers student loan repayment help. I believe it is time to update and improve educational benefits offered to our brave men and women. I believe there is overwhelming consensus in this body to do so. By adding this provision to the NDAA, it allows these benefits to actually become law.
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John Drake
New York
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Discussing a motion to expand the GI Bill and improve educational benefits for servicemembers.

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