ranking member orork. i'm please tootd be here to discuss va's work on updating the veteran's educational asishance act of 2017. also referred to as the forever gi bill. joining me is deputy director for operations and education service and va's project lead for implementation. it president signed into law which makes sweeping changes, expands benefits and truly changes it way we view the forever gi bill for it future. the act as become known as the forever gi bill because of its most recognized feature as a removal of the 15-year time limitation transitioning out of the military after january first of 2013. to use their post 9/11 gi bill benefits. other important features are that it restores features since 2015. and enhances benefits for surviving dependents and purple heart recipients. it led them to leading and coordinating all forever bill implementation activities. also in record time a management contract that provides further support through it addition of additional expertise. the law require as s

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