Arkansas lawmakers call for GI Bill changes
‘WASHINGTON — A trio of Arkansas lawmakers said Thursday they would lead an effort to overhaul the GI Bill to upgrade benefits for National Guard and Reserve troops. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and 2nd District Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock and 3rd District Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, introduced legislation that would give reservists up to 10 years to cash in on educational opportunities offered by the GI Bill. . . The bill closes a loophole that would keep reservists from collecting new education benefits when called into consecutive periods of active-duty service. Reservists would be able to collect the maximum benefit allowed by law — 36 months at $1,075 per month — for active duty.’
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