Legislative News

Jul 14 2010

S 3447 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] introduced S 3447 in May 2010. This bill contains sweeping legislation to update the post 9-11 GI Bil...

Jun 30 2010

Six Month Reprieve on TRICARE Cuts

The House finally followed the Senate's lead and passed legislation that will stop deep cuts in TRICARE payments to doctors.

May 17 2010

H.R. 950

H.R. 950 removes the BAH inequity for people taking internet classes to obtain a civilian degree.

Apr 14 2010

TRICARE and Health Care Refrm

As we all know on March 23rd, 2010, President Obama signed health reform into law. An historical event that will expand coverage...

Feb 17 2010

21% TRICARE/Medicare Cuts Close to Reality

Congress must act by the end of the month or 21% cuts to TRICARE/Medicare will go into effect.

Feb 1 2010

Whitehouse Refutes Claims that Senate Bill will Tax TRICARE

Reality Check: TRICARE Is Safe and Sound Under Health Reform.

Feb 1 2010

HR 4427, 1.9% Pay Raise for 2011

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Jan 12 2010

Military Pay Raise

3.4% Pay raise authorized for 2010.

Jan 12 2010

GI Bill Update

The DoD released the 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing charts This is potentially big news for veterans using the Post-9/11 GI B...