Robert Altschuler : 70 years ago , Congress signed GI Bill ; more than 2 million went to college on it . After later wars , America 's promise of higher education to vets diminshed , he says . He says GI Bill paid off : they got better jobs , were more civicly engaged , paid more taxes . Writer : Congress must share this educational system with vets and all Americans .
Glenn Altschuler : 70 years ago , FDR signed GI Bill ; more than 2 million went to college on it . After later wars , America 's promise of higher education to vets diminshed , he says . He says GI Bill paid off : Vets got better jobs , were more civicly engaged , paid more taxes . Writer : Congress must reprioritize this educational pact with vets and all Americans .