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Hearing on H.R. 1071, the Montgomery GI Bill Improvement Act of 1999, and H.R. 1182, the Servicemembers Educational Opportunity Act of 1999
April 21, 1999

Witness List and Statements

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The Honorable Sonny Montgomery, the original sponsor of the Montgomery GI Bill testifies before the Subcommittee on Benefits regarding legislation to improve the GI Bill program

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Vice Admiral Patricia Ann Tracey testifies accompanied by numerous military officials on military recruiting and retention and comments on pending legislation to improve the Montgomery GI Bill program.

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Benefits Subcommitee Member J.D. Hayworth of Arizona asks a pointed question of panelists testifying on their experience with potential recruits

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Recruiters of the various branches of the armed forces testify before the Subcommittee on recruiting.

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Subcommittee on Benefits Member Silvestre Reyes of Texas going over his notes during the hearing.

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Subcommittee on Benefits Chairman Jack Quinn of New York shares a light moment with Ranking Democratic Member Bob Filner of California prior to the beginning of the Honorable Sonny Montgomery's testimony on improvements to the Montgomery GI Bill program.