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Read. Follow. Verify.1967 Senate Hearings on Cold War GI Bill Amendments
Record date · July 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the March 1967 Senate hearings regarding proposed amendments to the Cold War (S. 9). The sessions focused on evaluating potential changes to educational and training benefits for veterans who served during the Cold War era.
The hearings represent the legislative process for determining the scope and funding of educational benefits for veterans, which directly impacts the financial support available to former service members for civilian education and training.
Who It Affects
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Veterans
Veterans are the primary recipients of the educational and training benefits governed by the GI Bill amendments discussed.
Federal Government
The government is responsible for the administration and funding of the benefits programs under review.
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on March 20 and 21, 1967.
- The subject of the hearings was S. 9, the Cold War GI Bill Amendments of 1967.
- The proceedings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the Ninetieth Congress.
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Post-War Benefit Expansion
The hearings reflect a legislative effort to update veteran benefits to account for service during the Cold War, moving beyond the original scope of post-WWII legislation.
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