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VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends

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VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends

October 23, 2013 63

WASHINGTON (October 17, 2013) – Employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are working to resume normal...

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Commander thankful shutdown is halted

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Commander thankful shutdown is halted

October 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 17, 2013) — American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger expressed relief Thursday after a...

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The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation awards over $644,005 in grants

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The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation awards over $644,005 in grants

October 23, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 16, 2013) — The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, in its 59th year, has awarded...

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Legion agrees with VA: ‘End this shutdown’

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Legion agrees with VA: ‘End this shutdown’

October 9, 2013

Secretary’s testimony paints bleak picture for veterans if the impasse continues in Washington. WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2013)...

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VA regional offices shut down

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VA regional offices shut down

October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2013) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it is placing more...

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Congress is missing its chance to help America’s veterans

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Congress is missing its chance to help America’s veterans

October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2013) — The House of Representatives failed to pass a bill yesterday that would...

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The American Legion Daily Newsclips, Thursday, July 25, 2013

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The American Legion Daily Newsclips, Thursday, July 25, 2013

July 25, 2013

Ex-VA Boss: Elderly Vet Claims Worsen Backlog House Votes To Block More DoD Furloughs In 2014 U.S....

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Flag amendment introduced in Senate

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Flag amendment introduced in Senate

June 14, 2013

The amendment would restore the power of Congress to protect the U.S. Flag from desecration WASHINGTON, June...

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American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act

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American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act

May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The American Legion is praising Congress for passing the new Stolen Valor...

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The American Legion Washington DC Office *HOT ISSUES*

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The American Legion Washington DC Office *HOT ISSUES*

May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 – ISSUES– VA Medical Leases The VA&R and Legislative division are working together on...

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Legion calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of military sexual assault

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Legion calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of military sexual assault

May 16, 2013

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2013) — The American Legion’s governing body today approved a resolution urging the U.S....

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