The national commander of the American Legion criticized Congress for delaying a needed GI Bill because of cost. The American Legion points out that while the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill, S. 22, would cost $51.8 billion over 10 years, "it is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the sacrifices made by America's servicemembers and their families." More information, or to join The American Legion.
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American Legion Calls for a New GI Bill
Week of May 19, 2008
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