Fw: OT: Veterans Report: New Bill to Improve Veterans Benefits

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From: Military.com <newsltr@...>

-------------------------------- 16 FEBRUARY 2009

New Bill to Improve Post-9/11 GI Bill

New bill to remove the requirement for veterans to take at least one class on

campus to receive the monthly housing stipend under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.

More

Bill to Grant Vets' Benefits to Families

A bill reintroduced in the state Alabama Legislature this session could extend

education benefits for children and spouses of disabled or deceased veterans and

prisoners of war. More

6 Tips to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Military.com has launched a 2009 Fitness Guide geared to keep you in shape this

year. More

Top 3 Veteran Education Benefits

Getting a degree can increase your pay and career opportunities. You've earned

the following benefits through your service to our country. More

American Legion Helps Hospitalized Vets

The American Legion decided to continue its fundraising program, " Operation

Comfort Warriors, " which purchases comfort items for hospitalized troops. More

Bill Seeks to Punish Those Who Mislead into War

New legislation that would impose fines or prison time on presidents or

executive-branch officials who " knowingly and willfully " mislead Congress to

gain authorization to use U.S. military forces. More

President Reviewing Coffin Photos Ban

President Obama said Monday he is considering whether to overturn a Pentagon

policy that bans the media from taking pictures of the flag-draped coffins. More

Program Helps Surviving Families

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is a national organization that

provides ongoing emotional support and healing to all who are grieving the loss

of a loved one. More

Bill to Boost Survivor Health Care

This legislation would provide families of military members killed in combat the

same health care coverage they received while the Soldier was alive. More

Administration Sets Veterans' Agenda

President Obama promised to deliver the care and benefits that the nation's

military veterans deserve while transforming the VA into a 21st century

organization. More

University of Indy Offers Free Tuition

Military veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere since Sept. 11,

2001 can attend the University of Indianapolis tuition-free, thanks to a new

UIndy grant program. More

NY Vets Possibly Exposed to Infection

The VA is notifying veterans who have had colonoscopies at the York VA Medical

Center or had endoscopies at the Augusta, Ga.-based VA Medical Centers that they

may have been exposed to an infection. More

VA Implementing 'Step-Up'

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is calling for a special training

campaign on safety -- called a " Step-Up " -- from March 8 -14, 2009 at all

medical centers and outpatient clinics. More

VA Suicide Prevention Hotline

Since 2007, VA has operated an around-the-clock suicide-prevention hotline that

has received about 100,000 calls and has been credited with rescuing more than

2,600 people. More

New GI Bill State Tuition and Fee Rates

The Post-9/11 GI Bill will provide up to 100% of your tuition. This information

is being made available to assist veterans and schools with their planning. More

Guidance for Choosing Between GI Bill Programs

The following information offers guidance for choosing the right GI Bill program

for you. More

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