Congress OKs big boost in GI Bill college aid for veterans

Congress sent President Donald Trump legislation to provide the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade.The Senate cleared the bill by voice vote on Wednesday, passing the second piece of legislation aimed at addressing urgent problems at the beleaguered Department of Veterans Affairs in as many days. The House passed the bipartisan college aid legislation last week.The measure is a broad effort to better prepare veterans for life after active-duty service amid a rapid