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Take Action: Don't Cut Critical Education Funding for America's Veterans!
The revised GI Bill removes considerable education funding for many of America's veterans. Take action now!
Goal: 20,000
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Progress: 6,165
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
According to a new version of the GI Bill that was passed through Congress in late 2010 (a.k.a. GI Bill 2.0), many veterans attending private schools will be responsible for a considerable amount of their tuition bill. Congress voted to revise the bill, agreeing only to pay a flat rate for all but public colleges.
The revision helps veterans looking to pursue a public education, but it severely cripples the assistance to those who are already attending private universities. Many veteran students are now scrambling because funding that they were promised will be cut.
Student veterans shouldn't have to retroactively take on the burden of paying for their own schooling; they've served our country, and now it's time we pay them back by doing all we can to promote their futures.
Don't let Congress take away the funds our veterans deserve!
Dear Senator Daniel Akaka,
I am appalled at your sponsorship of the GI Bill 2.0 — or better known as the revision to the post 9/11 GI Bill that will remove funding for tuition for many of America's veterans.
While I understand this revision will provide more assistance to those veterans in public schools, the changes remove critical funding for those in private schools. The new bill simply shuffles the need from one party to another.
Students who previously based their educational future on the promises of the old GI Bill are now facing extreme hardship in attempting to pay for the rest of their schooling. These poor students were mislead into thinking they'd be taken care of, only to now be left stranded wondering why the country they fought for isn't fighting for them.
Your sponsorship of the GI Bill 2.0 is highly irresponsible and founded in questionable theories at best. Please reconsider reinstating tuition provisions for the thousands of student veterans who need your help.
Sincerely,
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Cody Cliff
May 13, 2013
Larrie Hoops
May 13, 2013
WENDY FISH
They fought for us and kept their promise to protect our countries and follow orders. We should keep our promises to them.
May 11, 2013
verna Donnelly
May 7, 2013
Tina Rousselle
May 7, 2013
Pamela Ludwick
May 6, 2013
Terri Newhouse
May 6, 2013
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May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
May 3, 2013
Dawn Core
May 2, 2013
Julie Squire
Apr 30, 2013
Shannon Cowett
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
Lorna Day
Apr 29, 2013
Donna Bryant
Apr 26, 2013
Lori Osburn
Apr 22, 2013
Crystal Deters
Apr 22, 2013
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Apr 22, 2013
Barbara England
Apr 21, 2013
Leann Huber
Apr 19, 2013
Mollie Schlesser
Apr 19, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
Barbara holguin
Apr 18, 2013
LEANN smith
Apr 15, 2013
Tharon Clemens
Apr 15, 2013
HEATHER Karmonocky
Apr 15, 2013
patti harriman
Apr 11, 2013
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Apr 10, 2013
Michael Mayer
Apr 10, 2013
jim novotny
Why can't our Hero's get a free education when they return home. They deserve to be able to get a good job. That takes college. Take funding away from PBS. They don't need it!
Apr 10, 2013
Patty & Gary Schneider
Apr 8, 2013
Diane Kleb
This is the reason Y my child put her life on the line in Afghanastan, so she could have the right to pursue a college degree when she came home. Dont fuck with my childs future. cut your paycheks, not their schooling.
Apr 8, 2013
Wayne Brumley
Apr 5, 2013
Marc Crossley
Apr 4, 2013
Linda Dowell
Apr 4, 2013
Betty Pharr
Apr 3, 2013
Debbie Luchka
Apr 3, 2013
mary johnson
Apr 2, 2013
tom murray
Mar 30, 2013
kristine butts
Mar 29, 2013
DJ Wikjac
Mar 27, 2013
Kathie Skopek
Mar 25, 2013
Sandra Etchell
Mar 22, 2013
Anita Glasscock
Why are we denying our veterans an education but giving it to criminals in prison for life. Our veterans deserve better treatment than the scum in prison!
Mar 22, 2013
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Mar 22, 2013
Julie Leindecker
Mar 22, 2013
Yvonne Barker
Mar 22, 2013
Stephanie Zaragoza
