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Originally Posted by dirtyp
On NBC’s “Meet the Press” this morning, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) discussed his 21st Century GI Bill, which would dramatically expand educational benefits for returning veterans. President Bush, however, has vowed to veto the bill. Webb blasted Bush for this unprecedented action.
The Pentagon has suggested that Webb’s bill is too generous in conferring benefits to soldiers after “only” two years of service. However, as Webb pointed out, soldiers would still have to finish their enlistment term. What’s more, as a recent CBO report showed, any loss in reenlistment rates is entirely made up for by increased military recruits.
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and his allies have introduced their own version of the bill, which would reserve the most generous benefits for those who have served at least 12 years. Webb pointed out that it would exclude the vast majority of service members:
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That's just according to what you call a "veto"....I for one would consider cutting benefits by 30-40% a veto...would you not? At some time between the early 70's and 1980, someone is responsible for placing "limits" on Veterans benefits in a large way by slashing the benefits of the "Montgomery GI Bill". The only ones having the power and access to such "underhanded" and deceitful methodology would be none other than the "liberals" that controlled congress during that time period and now wish to make a public statement during a "campaign" election year in trying to garner some of those benefits back that "they" cut in the first instance.....due to having a "peacetime volunteer military". Go figure. Is it just me, am I the only veteran that grows weary of being a "political pawn" to broker power by manipulation of a system already laden with enough political "bureaucracy"? Was it not just 18 months ago that these very same "liberals" were making threats to withdraw "all" monetary support from a military in the field in a hostile environment.....publicly patting each other on the back for such use of our military in gaining political power? Just what has changed other than this being an election year? Does anyone really believe its their "HEARTS"? Enjoy your IRS "rebate".....I got mine today, I think that I will go invest in about a years supply of MRE's, just in case "the black Messiah" gains power. The Carter years are beginning to look better and better, as double digit inflation, fuel shortages, and double digit unemployment are just around the corner. BD