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VA Secretary Waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December, 2015

May 15, 2015

VA News Release….. Ensures Continued GI Bill Benefits for Students While States Work to Comply with New...

$1.1 trillion spending bill passes House after pleas from Obama, GOP leaders

December 12, 2014

By S.A. Miller and Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times – Thursday, December 11, 2014 Associated Press...

American Legion Newscenter

September 16, 2014

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The American Legion and USAA® return

August 5, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS (August 4, 2014) – Hundreds of motorcyclists will show their support for the children of America’s...

American Legion says compromise bill is ‘critical component’ for VA improvement

July 28, 2014

The measure would seek to correct longstanding systemic problems within the department WASHINGTON (July 28, 2014) –...

Legion to set up crisis center in Phoenix

June 3, 2014

Legion to set up crisis center in Phoenix The center will assist veterans and family members affected...

Legion supports Veterans Choice Act

June 3, 2014

Legion supports Veterans Choice Act The senate bill would allow VA enrollees to use private health care...

CBO Recommendations for Cuts in Military and Veterans Benefits

November 18, 2013

Last week the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report titled: Options For Reducing The Deficit –...

American Legion is “appalled” by conditions at Jackson VA facility

November 15, 2013

WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2013) — Daniel M. Dellinger, national commander of The American Legion said he is...

VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends

October 23, 2013

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

Commander thankful shutdown is halted

October 23, 2013

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

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...

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)...

VA regional offices shut down

October 8, 2013

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