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Veterans Report is the most comprehensive newsletter available to help Veterans stay current on benefits changes, learn about important legislation, get great discounts, and use the benefits earned in service. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 15 JANUARY 2007------------------------------------------- GEICO Offers Special Military Discounts 15 minutes could save you 15% on your car insurance or even MORE for military families. Get a FREE quote today at GEICO.com! CGC Alder Alumni Sought On December 7, 2008, Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Baton Rouge, Louisiana would like to host a memorial service commemorating the lives of all 21 crew members of the CGC WHITE ALDER. More Deal of the Week: 10% Off Vitamins and Health Products Shop-4-Vitamins offers vitamins, liquid vitamins, male enhancement, body-building supplements and many "As Seen on TV" products. Shop-4-Vitamins will ship both domestic and international. More New Alliance to Serve Troops The American Legion and the Army Reserve have initiated a partnership that will bring both organizations even closer. More Scholarships for Veterans While looking for money for school many servicemembers, veterans, and their families tend to overlook the over $300 million of military - and veteran - related scholarships and grants. More Millions Receive Cost-Of-Living Increases Millions of veterans and eligible family members will see their disability compensation, pension, and survivors' benefits increased as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides an annual cost-of-living increase for key benefits. More Firebrand in Veterans Panel Chair Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.), the new chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, speaks with enthusiasm for any and all initiatives that might help veterans improve their quality of life. More Legislation to Improve Veterans Benefits Freshman Senator Jim Webb (Va.) has introduced "The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007" (S. 22) that provides more education benefits. More Make a Difference: Become a Teacher The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) would like to wish you a Happy New Year! ABCTE offers an exciting program that is perfect for members of the military who are thinking about changing careers. More Minnesota Governor Offers a New GI Bill Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty unveiled last week a nearly 75 million-dollar military aid package that includes a Minnesota G-I bill that would let thousands of veterans and their family members go to public universities in Minnesota for free. More Medicare Prescription Act Pros and Cons Those who oppose H.R. 4 point out that it could result in either higher drug prices for everyone or a reduction in drug research - or both. More Featured Job: RIGHT Company With the RIGHT Opportunity Looking for an opportunity to apply the skills you developed in the military with a company that will recognize you for your performance? Schneider is the right place for you. More VA May Soon Be Overburdened by Wounded A new Harvard University study warns that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is in danger of collapsing under the burden of caring for the medical and psychological needs of returning U.S. forces from Iraq and Afghanistan. More California Tuition Waivers The dependent child, spouse or unmarried surviving spouses of a service-connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and fee waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system. More Illinois Seeks to Hire Vets The Illinois Department of Transportation recently made an appeal for eligible veterans to join the ranks of its snowplow operators, highway maintenance workers and accident responders. More South Dakota Offers Vet Bonuses The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans' bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers. More Money Scam Alert Stars and Stripes reports that financial institutions serving the military overseas have seen an increase in counterfeit money orders and checks as well as online phishing. More Survivor Benefit Information The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits and services for surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died while in active military service and to the survivors of veterans who died after active service. More Help Give Valentines Day Care Packages An Illinois-based troop support group, SI Yellow Ribbon, has launched its fourth annual "You Have Our Hearts" Valentine's Day campaign to gather items for its Valentine's Day care packages and postage funds to ship them out to soldiers currently serving overseas. More USAA Offers Free NHL and NBA Tickets In recognition of the sacrifice and dedication of military members, USAA has teamed with the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals to create new seating sections honoring military personnel during the teams' 2006-2007 seasons. More Veteran Entrepreneurs Essay Contest We are excited to announce the 1st Annual "Honoring America's Veteran Entrepreneurs" Essay Contest as part of Entrepreneurship Week USA. This Essay Contest will allow students to recognize and honor a parent or grandparent who is both a United States Veteran and an entrepreneur. The First Place Winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. with his or her parents or grandparents and more. More Attention all Sea Service Personnel The Naval Order of the United States is leading a campaign to erect a monument to commemorate the Navy's role in the June 5, 1944, invasion of France during World War II. More • Up-to-the-minute Military News Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. Veterans Report Published by Military.com Editors: Brian Aguilar, Ho Lin Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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