Cold War Veterans Blog

GI Bill Petition for President Bush

Dear Sean,

I want to give you a quick update on where things stand in our fight for a new GI Bill.

The bill has passed with strong bipartisan majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it has the support of every major veterans organization. Congress has promised to send a final version of the bill to the President's desk by the 4th of July. Unfortunately, and surprisingly, he has threatened to veto it. We need to make sure he signs it.

Please take a minute to add your name to the petition at www.GIBill2008.org, urging President Bush to sign the new GI Bill into law.

If the President signs the bill into law, our newest generation of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan will finally receive World War II-style educational benefits. With one signature, President Bush can ensure a new generation of leaders gets the bright futures they have earned.

Please add your name to the list of Americans who want the President to sign the new GI Bill.

Let's renew our promise to our veterans and provide them with the opportunity to attend college on the new GI Bill. Spread the word to your family and friends by forwarding this message and asking them to add their name to the petition at www.GIBill2008.org.

Thank you for making your voice heard.

Sincerely,

Paul Rieckhoff
Iraq Veteran
Executive Director
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America