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John McCain Campaigns on GI Bill He Opposed

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet: Video. June 30, 2008.
McCain does the flip-flop shuffle.

Bush Changes Course, Lifts Veto Threat on GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post. June 20, 2008.
This is a major victory for veterans.

Fox News: Volunteers Don't Deserve GI Bill

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 27, 2008.
Citing the volunteer nature of today's military, Fox defends Bush and McCain on the GI bill.

Obama Puts Veterans Benefits on the Front Burner

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. May 26, 2008.
Obama is not ceding any ground to McCain on the issue of veterans benefits.

McCain Puts His Temper on Full Display with Anti-Obama Rant

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. May 23, 2008.
The Republican reveals his inner hot head with an audacious shot across the bow to Obama.

Despite Bush's Vow to Veto, GI Bill Passes in a Landslide

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post. May 23, 2008.
75 Senators stood with veterans yesterday to pass the Webb GI Bill. The remaining hurdle: President Bush.

Webb GI Bill Passes in Senate

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 22, 2008.
Despite some Republican political shenanigans, Jim Webb's GI Bill passed the senate with overwhelming support.

The Pentagon Has Bolstered its Recruitment Budget, But Where Will The Troops Come From?

Allen McDuffee, The Nation. May 19, 2008.
We know the military has lowered the bar for enlisting, but few realize how much money we're paying the DoD for their shady recruitment practices.

The House Passage of the GI Bill Is a Critical First Victory

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post. May 16, 2008.
We've seen enough bumper sticker and lapel pin patriotism; the landmark GI Bill is a major bipartisan commitment to the troops.

The Passage of the GI Bill is a Critical First Victory

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 16, 2008.
We've seen enough bumper sticker and lapel pin patriotism; the landmark GI Bill is a major bipartisan commitment to the troops.

Modern Day GI Bill Passes in the House

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. May 16, 2008.
Bipartisan support sped the new GI Bill through the House. Passing it in the Senate wont' be so easy.

The Return of the Toe-Tapping, Vet-Bashing Larry Craig

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. May 14, 2008.
Out of the men's room stall and back in the national spotlight.

Webb GI Bill Would Encourage Young People to Join the Military

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. May 12, 2008.
The American Legion comes out in support of the Webb GI Bill.

Pentagon’s Spin On GI Bill Is ‘Offensive Nonsense’

Jon Soltz, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 7, 2008.
Jon Soltz of Vote Vets weighs in on the new GI Bill.

John McCain Adores the War and Ignores the Warriors

Aaron Glantz, AlterNet. May 2, 2008.
He doesn't care if we're in Iraq for a hundred years, but when it comes to the veterans who've served over there, the senator is AWOL.

McCain's Elitism and the New GI Bill

Mike Connery, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 30, 2008.
John McCain is supporting a watered-down version of the new GI Bill that will primarily benefit career officers.

Why Won't McCain Support Our Vets? [VIDEO]

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. April 3, 2008.
Our government owes our troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan the opportunity to receive full educational benefits.

Are Hillary and Obama Afraid of Talking About the New Deal?

Howard Zinn, The Nation. March 31, 2008.
In today's climate of uncontrolled greed, it seems like a no-brainer to channel one of the most innovative programs in US history.

Webb: McCain Refuses to Co-Sponsor GI Bill for Post 9/11 Vets

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. March 20, 2008.
The cost of the new G.I. bill is projected to be about $2.5 billion a year — roughly the cost of U.S. operations in Iraq for one week.

Military Recruitment Lie: Pentagon's Education Pitch is a Scam

Aaron Glantz, The Nation. November 29, 2007.
Today's GI Bill is a hollow recruiting tool, not a ticket to college.