Pelosi: New Bill Will Transfer GI Benefits Of Fallen Soldiers To Children

By Annie Berman- Talk Radio News Service

A supplement to the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as The New Post 9/11 GI Bill, will transfer educational benefits to the children of fallen soldiers, has recently been approved by Congress.

“The bill includes more than 10% over last year in funding veteran’s medical care claims processors and facility improvements. In addition, the bill includes more than $48 billion in advance appropriations for 2011. This ensures timely and predictable funding for veteran’s health care initiatives,” said Pelosi Wednesday during a press conference with members of numerous veteran groups.

Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas), who helped lead a round table discussion with members of veterans services organizations, also introduced The Marine Gunnery Sgt. John David Fry Scholarship, which will give the children of fallen soldiers on active-duty the same Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits as those who served three years of active-duty.

“We hope that this scholarship program will honor those who were lost in combat and serviced the country [and] be a sign of respect to every service man and woman and to every military family,” Edwards said.