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Representative Scott Announces that Post 9/11 Veterans Can Begin Signing Up for the New GI Bill for the 21st Century

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Today, Rep. Scott announced that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can now begin signing up for benefits under the New GI Bill.  The “Post-9/11 GI Bill” was enacted last year to restore the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and will take effect on August 1, 2009.  As of May 1, 2009, veterans may begin applying for a certificate of eligibility for…

Congressman David Scott reacts to Iraq status report

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  WASHINGTON—Congressman David Scott received a status report on Iraq today from General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General Multi-National Force – Iraq and the Honorable Ryan C. Crocker, United States Ambassador to Iraq. Congressman Scott participated in the hearing as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. House Armed Services Committee members also attended. “I…