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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. -------------------------------- 04 AUGUST 2008------------------------------------------- SUPPORT FOR THE TROOPS Defending America against a vicious, unrelenting enemy, our troops long for home and family. That’s why the USO is there. Find out how YOU can help. More Schools Offer Vets Tuition Discount Lynchburg College announced a program that would allow eligible veterans to attend the school tuition-free. More GI Bill Rate Increase Available Now The GI Bill rate is now $47,556 -- a total increase of nearly $8,000 over last year's rate. More The New GI Bill - What's in it for you? Learn how to get the most out of your Education Resources. Attend a free online webinar hosted by Military.com and Florida Tech University Online. More Exclusive Event for Military Spouses in Norfolk, VA All Military Spouses are invited to attend SpouseBUZZ Live 2008 in Norfolk, VA on September 6th. More Featured Job: Leadership is Encouraged Leadership and entrepreneurism are encouraged at every level within WellPoint. If you are looking for an innovative, performance-focused environment where you can excel, join WellPoint. More House OKs Benefits for 'Sole Survivors' The House moved Tuesday to restore those benefits to Hubbard, a "sole survivor" from Iraq, and others in his position. More 'VA Retro Pay' Review Set This year, groups of disabled retirees will be able to draw CRSC or higher amounts of Concurrent Retired Disability Payments (CRDP) under legislation passed last January. More Airgas Supports Veterans Airgas, a distributor of industrial, medical, specialty gases, and welding and safety products, will hire 100 veterans of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. More VA Disability Claims Decision Appealed The veterans groups Veterans for Common Sense have asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling and force the VA to expedite disability claims. More New Cemetery for South Carolina The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) named the national cemetery to be built near Columbia, S.C., as the "Fort Jackson National Cemetery." More Ohio Offers In-State Tuition Ohio announced that it will offer in-state tuition rates to veterans who attend its state colleges. More VA Offers New Online Service The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a new online service, My HealtheVet, which is a gateway to veteran health benefits and services. More Program Enables Army Recruits Earn GED In response to the declining number of High School graduates eligible for military service, the Army has created the Army Prep School (APS). More Adaptive Housing for Veterans The expansion of a new, Texas-based pilot program will help wounded veterans find housing that meets their needs. More VA Outreach to Guard, Reserve Vets Senator Daniel K. Akaka recently held a hearing on VA outreach to veterans of the National Guard and Reserve. More VA, Monster Partner for Job Seekers The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partnered with Monster Government Solutions, a company that markets online employment services to employers and job seekers. More Reimbursement Rates Remain Stable Congress approved legislation that maintains current Medicare reimbursement rates to health care providers. More Working Out the New GI Bill Details Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are working out details of the new education bill recently approved by Congress that goes into effect Aug. 1, 2009. More Agent Orange Bill Introduced House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) recently announced the introduction of H.R. 6562, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008. More Aid Sought for Homeless Female Vets Homeless female veterans encounter barriers in a VA system where services and housing options lag for women in comparison to their male counterparts. 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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