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McCain's GI Bill Mantra: Fewer Benefits = Higher RetentionQuicklink Submitted By Sheila Samples No comments
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| One of the central criticisms of the Webb-Hagel bill--from both the White House and many congressional Republicans--is that it's too generous, and therefore will encourage service-members to abandon the military in favor of college. Offer a lesser benefit package, the theory goes, and the troops are more likely to stay in their boots. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.
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