U.S. Senate bill S. 3023, the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, recently passed the Senate by unanimous consent. S. 3023 contains six titles and 34 provisions that are designed to enhance compensation, housing, labor and education, and insurance benefits for veterans. A full explanation of the bill is available in the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs' report at Senate Report 110-449. Among its provisions, the bill enhances home loan refinancing options for veterans and updates veterans' rights to return to work.
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