The Congressional Budget Office says the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2005—affecting servicemember’s group life insurance and housing programs, among others—will cost $95 million next year and some $200 million in the 2006-10 period. Read about the measure here.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.