The proposed "new" GI bill

I don't know if anyone is following the news about the 'new' GI bill debate. But this article from Military.com just shows how ridiculous things are in our government. The proposed GI Bill is so much better than the MGIB we have now. Not that were not thankful for the current bill, but really it's time that the military (especially those members who have toured during this time of war) receive improved educational benefits. Now, normally Dan and I don't get too political in public, despite our everyday heated discussions with one another about certain political topics. But seriously, the way things are going for here in the U.S and in the world (which in our opinion has had it far worse then our country for quite some time now), the least we can do right now is support our military and provide them with the best education possible when they return home.
Now, you may say we are biased and following this bit of news closely because Dan's in the CG and intends to go back to school...and it's true. But everyone should be concerned with the fact that our President (and others...ahem the 'presumptive Republican party nominee') wants to deny our military men and women affordable and top-quality schooling just so that they can keep troop numbers up in Iraq...the place where over half of American's think we should NOT be fighting. It's just difficult to swallow I guess. Especially, because Dan and I know how valuable our education as been. Everyone deserves the chance to obtain an outstanding education (if they so choose). Especially if they are going to serve our country in such a demanding and outstanding way. It also reminds me a little bit of how Barack Obama has a plan to offer paid college to those who serve the US for a certain amount of time. People could serve their country by doing volunteer work, serving in the military, ameri corp, peace corp, developing a project, teach for america, etc. It's a good idea and people should get rewarded for doing things to better our country and the world.
So anyways here is a little clip of an article about the proposed GI Bill and following it is an article about how it passed and current opposition/other ideas.

"Webb's enhanced GI Bill would be available to any member, active or reserve, who has served at least three months on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. The level of benefits would be tied to length of service. The $1200 member buy-in under the current Montgomery GI Bill would be returned.

The bigger change would be in the value of benefits. Maximum benefits, earned for 36 months' active duty, would cover tuition for up to four years at a level to match tuition at the most expensive in-state public school. The average across states is about $1900 a month. MGIB pays $1100.

Webb's bill also would pay a monthly stipend to cover living expenses. The stipend would reflect local housing costs near school and would be set to equal military Basic Allowance for Housing for married enlisted in grade E-5.

A feature added to win Warner's support would encourage private colleges to make their schools affordable to veterans. Schools that agree to pay half of their tuition in excess of the most costly state schools would see the government cover the remaining half. Thus academically qualified veterans could attend some of the best schools in the country. Warner said it's the kind of opportunity he got after World War II using the GI Bill."

Here's the other article:
http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,168277,00.html