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S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 12, 2012 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Veterans' Affairs

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  • 100% of users support S.2241

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    • ‘(c) The Secretary shall not approve a course offered by an educational institution if the educational institution uses inducements or provides any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount to any individual or entity (other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable provisions of law) for the purpose of securing enrollments.’. (1 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘(c) The Secretary shall not approve a course offered by an educational institution if the educational institution uses inducements or provides any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount to any individual or entity (other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable provisions of law) for the purpose of securing enrollments.’.",

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    • S.2241: GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 - U.S. Congress ... - March 27, 2012 by opencongress.org - Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012.

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      As noted by opencongress.org on March 27, 2012, "Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s2241/show&sa=U&ei=RnF5T6iQBKSFsALEweCgBA&ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNGtxB6Z6OUKyLpQbXnRt8TSkZaOoQ)
    • S.2241: GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 - U.S. Congress ... - March 27, 2012 by opencongress.org - Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012.

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      As noted by opencongress.org on March 27, 2012, "Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s2241/show&sa=U&ei=Zx94T9OJJIegsgLw4pmiBA&ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNE2XzsbePdTJ33Zni-tvCDL9wkL-A)
    • S.2241: GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 - U.S. Congress ... - March 26, 2012 by opencongress.org - Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012.

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      As noted by opencongress.org on March 26, 2012, "Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s2241/show&sa=U&ei=Dy8VUMvMAoGA9QSms4CoCA&ved=0CBsQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNHSdWmnFZe70Y0Di0BksR7FKzjXvA)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Beacon Hill Roll Call - June 22, 2012 by Abington Mariner - Capital gains tax (S 2241) - Gov. Romney proposed an amendment to a bill that exempts from interest and penalties some 40,000 taxpayers who will soon be hit with an estimated $200 million retroactive capital gains tax. Romney's amendment would eliminate ..

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      As noted by Abington Mariner on June 22, 2012, "Capital gains tax (S 2241) - Gov. Romney proposed an amendment to a bill that exempts from interest and penalties some 40,000 taxpayers who will soon be hit with an estimated $200 million retroactive capital gains tax. Romney's amendment would eliminate .." (http://www.wickedlocal.com/hamilton/news/x1967199598/Beacon-Hill-Roll-Call)
    • House approves economic development package - May 29, 2012 by Abington Mariner - (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Help veterans with “The Valor Act” (S 2241) — The House and Senate approved and Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits, and many other services for ...

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      As noted by Abington Mariner on May 29, 2012, "(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Help veterans with “The Valor Act” (S 2241) — The House and Senate approved and Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits, and many other services for ..." (http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/news/x358805873/House-approves-economic-development-package)
    • Senators unanimously approve $32.3B budget - May 29, 2012 by Lowell Sun - HELP VETERANS WITH "THE VALOR ACT" (S 2241): The House and Senate approved and Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits and many other services for veterans, active-duty military personnel ...

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      As noted by Lowell Sun on May 29, 2012, "HELP VETERANS WITH "THE VALOR ACT" (S 2241): The House and Senate approved and Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits and many other services for veterans, active-duty military personnel ..." (http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_20731855/senators-unanimously-approve-32-3b-budget)
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