War in Iraq

How to help soldiers returning from Iraq

St. Paul, Minn. — A national soldier reintegration program, which got its start with the Minnesota National Guard, is on its way to approval in the U.S. Senate.

"Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" is legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Kline, a Minnesota Republican, where the bill passed Wednesday night. The program is intended to offer medical, career and educational support to troops who come home from war.

Guests

• Maj. John Morris: Chaplain of the Minnesota National Guard, was involved in creating the original yellow ribbon program in Minnesota.

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