Why no media on Bush/GOP failing to fund National Guardsmen tuition reimb.

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http://www.kgw.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D81OCKC00.html

Bush Admin Breaks Promise, Fails to Provide Promised Tuition Reimbursement to Returning Soldiers

KGW.com from the AP:National Guard tuition aid fall short - - "National Guardsmen returning from Iraq are finding that the funds promised them for tuition reimbursement are in short supply. The federal program that is supposed to defray up to 75% of their college expenses is short of funds, and until recently had no new funds in sight. ..New enlistees are still being promised this benefit when they sign up. "This could not have happened at a more critical juncture," wrote Brig. General Raymond C. Byrne Jr. on 3/22. Col. Cameron Crawford said that if the shortfall in the tuition program goes unfixed, it could impact the Guard's ability to retain experienced troops. "It's fair to say that we have a grave concern that many of our folks will choose not to re-enlist. Long term, that's not healthy. These are the people we want to re-enlist, because they have the most experience and training," Crawford said. "It just affects our overall ability to stay viable. By not keeping this promise to our soldiers, it sends a real negative message."