Senator, I’m also a veteran. For those of us that work full time and going to brick + mortar school, it’s virtually impossible to get a STEM degree before the benefits expire. I know there’s ways to apply for extensions, but it would be great if the post 9/11 was...
Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, members of our military can transfer unused education benefits to a spouse or child, but this doesn’t apply across the board to foster children and legal wards. My colleagues and I introduced a common-sense fix to make those benefits universal.
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... tied to the credits required of the declared degree, instead of time. It would make a world of difference in the lives of thousands of veterans who currently have to make the choice between work, or school.
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Thanks for sponsorship of this educational benefit. Benefits should be universal. Bravo Zulu
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Not entirely true, Senator. I wish it was. I am retired after 26 years, used some of my GI Bill to obtain a second graduate degree, but am unable to transfer my remaining benefit to my wife, or I would. But your interest and advocacy is welcome.
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It also doesn’t apply to National Guard members, despite serving in war zones, or serving honorably for 20 years or more weekends and summers while holding down full-time jobs.
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Or to military spouses
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Its already part of the law, stay current.
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Thank U, as a Vet I can appreciate members of Congress & the Senate who R fighting 4 veterans rights.
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Hey there - maybe you could go to Nebraska and use your high profile to put some attention on the flooding there. I'm shocked by the lack of news coverage and maybe you could do something about it. Thank you. PS: You're my current favorite for POTUS
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