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Dear Ryan:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act. It's good to hear from you.

In 1944, the original Montgomery G.I. Bill was proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help World War II veterans receive educational benefits upon their return home from combat. Though the bill has been modified many times over the past sixty years, it needs to be updated for the post-9/11 era. That is why I am proud to support the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act.

This important legislation would make increased educational benefits available to all members of the military who have served at least three months of active duty since September 11, 2001. The bill would also provide, for the first time, such benefits to members of the Reserves and National Guard who currently make up a greater percentage of America 's Armed Forces than they have in the past.

The men and women who have defended our country in the wake of 9/11 have earned the increased educational benefits proposed in this legislation. This new G.I. Bill will ensure America 's veterans have full access to the knowledge needed to go into the career of their choice and provide veterans with a smooth transition from active duty to civilian life.

Thanks again for contacting me. If you get a chance, I encourage you to visit my website at http://www.house.gov/rehberg where you can find the latest news about what's happening in Congress. Also, if you haven't already done so, please be sure to sign up for my free E-Newsletter at http://www.house.gov/rehberg/newsletter/ which will help keep you up-to-date with what is going on in Washington, DC and how it affects Montana. It's a good source for news stories, blog posts and to read what other Montanans just like you are saying

Sincerely,
Denny Rehberg
Montana's Congressman