New GI Bill: Leery of Contractors


	New GI Bill: Leery of Contractors

Andrew Gillies

10-21-2008 8:51 AM

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Andrew Gillies says:

Washington Post story on updated veterans benefits touches on a theme we're watching: a backlash against government contractors. American Legion official quoted in the story expressed his organization's opposition to the VA handing over "one of its most important benefits to the lowest bidder."

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