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Five bills were discussed at this hearing: (1) S. 1050, which would allow the court to accept voluntary services and gifts and bequests; (2) H. R. 153, which would make certain technical amendments and modify various provisions relating to the court's operations and administration; (3) S. 868, which would improve educational benefits for active duty servicemembers and reservists who served during the Persian Gulf War; and (4) S. 1095 and (5) H.R. 1578, both of which would revise reemployment rights laws. Testimony included statements and prepared statements from the following: U.S. Senators Cranston, Jeffords, Simpson, Specter, and Thurman and individuals representing the University of Texas; Veterans' Employment and Training, Department of Labor; Reserve Affairs, Department of Defense; Paralyzed Veterans of America; AMVETS; Disabled American Veterans; Department of Veterans Affairs; National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission; Office of Personnel Management; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals; and Department of Justice. Appendixes include the five bills being considered, statements, views on S. 1095 and H.R. 1578, and written questions and responses. (YLB)