We did it: GI Bill success |
Today, history was made. Just this morning, President Bush signed the new GI Bill into law. Since we are only a few days away from celebrating the 4th of July, this milestone is a fitting ...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:04:00 PST |
Video: From Baghdad to Beijing |
I'd like to introduce you to three incredible Americans. Melissa Stockwell, Scott Winkler and Carlos Leon served in Iraq and suffered serious injuries. Since then, they have overcome incredible obstac...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:59:00 PST |
Breaking GI Bill News from the Capitol |
We just received some great news from Washington, DC and I wanted to share it with you right away. The White House and Congress have reached an agreement on the new GI Bill. T...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:14:00 PST |
Closer each day |
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...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:59:00 PST |
Daily Show attacks GI Bill opponents |
It's crunch time. After months of work in Washington, DC and nationwide, the new GI Bill will soon sit on the President's desk and await his signature. Thanks to IAVA Member Veterans like you who ins...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:19:00 PST |
Team IAVA at Pat’s Run |
I am continually inspired by the motivation of IAVA supporters who participate in local events to raise awareness for veterans' issues. I'd like to tell you about two of these events from the last mon...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Thu, 29 May 2008 12:40:00 PST |
Victory in the Senate |
Today marked another historic vote on the GI Bill. After last week's remarkable victory in the House of Representatives, today the bill passed the Senate by an overwhelming vote of 75-22. Click here t...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Thu, 22 May 2008 12:10:00 PST |
Tonight: IAVA on NBC Nightly News |
We just wanted to send you a quick note and let you know that NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is planning on airing a segment on the new GI Bill tonight, featuring our Director of Government Affa...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Fri, 16 May 2008 01:16:00 PST |
You did it. |
You did it. Just a few minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed the new GI Bill by a vote of 256-166, as an attachment to the emergency supplemental. Click here to view the full list of who vo...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Thu, 15 May 2008 03:07:00 PST |
Will Congress Make History? |
Dear IAVA Supporter, The House of Representatives faces a historic choice tomorrow when it votes on whether or not to pass the New GI Bill. This vote decides whether our nation will honor ...
Posted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Wed, 07 May 2008 12:52:00 PST |
