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States spend more on security facing continued threat of violence

Jan 14, 2021
It's another cost for states whose tax revenues are down due to the pandemic economic slowdown.
The continuing threat to statehouses across the country means more expenses for state law enforcement, and, in some cases, the National Guard.
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New GI Bill lets veterans use education funds whenever they want

Nov 10, 2017
The "forever" measure includes more soldiers, like reservists.
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Congress holds hearing on army recruiting fraud

Feb 4, 2014
When incentives to recruit new soldiers turns to fraud.