President Signs New GI Bill

Week of June 30, 2008

President Bush signed legislation ushering in a new era in GI Bill benefits. Although the administration had originally opposed the new GI Bill on the grounds it would be too expensive and may entice servicemembers to leave the military, Bush praised the bill for including a provision that permits veterans and servicemembers to transfer unused benefits to spouses and children. This provision is popular among servicemembers who have asking for the ability to transfer all or part of their GI Bill for years. Read the full article at Military.com.

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