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The New G.I. Bill

July 01, 2008

The new G.I. Bill offers the biggest boost to veterans’ education benefits since it first came into existence after World War II.
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Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans to expand President Bush’s program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups.
Obama to expand Bush’s faith based programs

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