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Jason Altmire: “Last weekend marked the 64th anniversary of the signing of the original GI bill by President Franklin Roosevelt, which…”

On the recordJune 24, 2008
Last weekend marked the 64th anniversary of the signing of the original GI bill by President Franklin Roosevelt, which honored the service and sacrifice of our World War II veterans and launched millions of families on a course to prosperity. Last week, this House supported a new GI bill for the 21st century that will provide the same hopes and dreams to our troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. This bill is long overdue because the current GI bill fails to cover the full cost of a public education. The new GI bill restores the promise of a full 4-year college scholarship for veterans, and at a time when many of our troops are in the midst of multiple redeployments, we must keep our commitment to provide them the very best educational opportunities when their service is completed. This bill is a promise to our veterans today and tomorrow that their service to this country will continue to be honored.
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Jason Altmire
Pennsylvania
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Discussing the new GI bill for veterans during a speech commemorating the original GI bill.

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