@issue: GI Bill

A new GI Bill in the U.S. House would guarantee a full-ride scholarship to any in-state public university, along with a monthly housing stipend, for those who serve the military for at least three years. The veterans education measure would add an additional $51.8 billion over the next decade to the $183.8 billion war funding bill.

House Democrats propose funding the new GI Bill through a one-half percent income tax surcharge on incomes above $1 million for couples. Individuals would pay the surcharge on adjusted income exceeding $500,000.

If the Senate went along with the surcharge, it's expected that President Bush would veto the measure because it represents a new tax.

What are your thoughts? Do we need a new GI Bill? Do you agree with taxing wealthy people to pay for it? Can you name an alternative funding source?

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Senate loads up war funding bill with other things

Associated Press

Tue May 13

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