News Releases - 91st National Convention, Aug. 25
VA likely to miss deadline to process education benefits claims
Wreathlaying Ceremony to Honor Korean War Veterans in Olympia July 25, 2009
Congressman Filner visits Legion Washington headquarters to gather "to do" list items
Contrite Homeland Security Secretary offers “sincere” apology to veterans
National Commander's visit was a success
The American Legion Commander Responds to DHS Secretary
NATIONAL HEAD QUARTERS
The American Legion lauds Congress and President for action on wartime spending bill
American Legion leader urges strength, not apologies, in overtures to Muslim world
National Commander applauds Senate leadership for sending VA budget-reform bill to the floor
President's Budget Heeds The American Legion's Funding Recommendations
Wall Street Journal Editorial by National Commander
New vets budget is cause for celebration, says The American Legion
DC's Weekly Reports for 05-22-09
DCs Weekly Report for 05-01-09
The American Legion Lauds President's Request for Increased VA Appropriations
Supreme Court concurs with The American Legion's stand on public monuments
The American Legion Applauds VA Settlement of Identity Theft Claims
The American Legion strongly opposes lifting of ban on photography of flag-draped caskets
The American Legion champions re-introduction of Vets Health Care Reform Bill
Filmmakers to document story of The American Legion
The American Legion Membership through the Great Depression
The American Legion Online Update
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
President Reverses Decision on Detainee Photos
PRESIDENT'S BUDGET PROPOSAL INCLUDES PLANS FOR VA ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS
Vitter presents flag amendment in Senate
Flag Amendment Introduced in Senate
Federal Lawmakers Introduce Flag Amendment
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY SHEET-111th Congress 3-3-09
05-09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act09
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO SECURE TIMELY FUNDING FOR VETERANS' HEALTH CARE
AKAKA INTRODUCES VETERANS’ EMERGENCY CARE FAIRNESS BILL
AKAKA INTRODUCES COST-OF-LIVING-INCREASE FOR DISABLED VETERANS
Legislative Division Update 2-6-2009
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS GIVE UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR ADVANCE FUNDING OF VETERANS' HEALTH CARE
VA&R
Don't send Christmas Cards addressed to any soldier, or Recovering Soldiers
VA Expands Protections for Veterans with Missing Paperwork 11-17-08
Mileage reimbursement increases for eligible Veterans
DC's Weekly Reports for 11-14-08
Veterans' Benefit Claims Records Wrongly Headed for VA Shredders
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) Overview - Military Benefits
Pay to Veterans is off by $20 Million
Cola Increase Is 5.8%, Biggest Since 1982
Bush Declares Exceptions to Sections Of Two Bills He Signed Into Law
El Toro Air Station, Marines Unaware of Risks
PTSD After Military Peacekeeping
OVERVIEW OF HERBICIDE VETERANS ISSUES
SWEEPING
VETERANS’ MENTAL HEALTH BILL NOW LAW
OMNIBUS VETERANS’ BENEFITS BILL NOW LAW
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Wdva_Info,(B)Veteran_Voices: June 8, 2009
Nextgov - Auditor blasts VA for poor IT management and oversight
Health record plan may open VA to all veterans
Veterans' services get a boost
VA to reimburse vets who paid for nursing home care
VA secretary vows action on benefits backlog (3/3/09)
Uranium tests due on Big Isle, depleted uranium at Pohakuloa Training Area
Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Benefit Program
Navy investigates 1980s Camp Lejeune water hazard
Applications for Health Records Review
Administration Sets Agenda for Veteran Care
Shinseki pledges to fix gaps in veterans care
Department of Veterans Affairs to expand enrollment for Priority 8 Veterans
Gold Star Parent License Plates
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DoD takes SSNs off ID cards to protect identities
DoD Waves DES Standards for Wounded
2009 Pensions, Disability Compensation Rates, VA to Open 31 New Clinics
MISC VETERANS INFORMATION
CRSC/CRDP Open Season Coming in '09
VA Recognizes ALS Link to Military Service
Veterans Report: VA Ousts Managers for Claims Deception, Holiday Shopping
Severely injured get new disability process
Legion launches new GI Bill Web site
TRICARE, Medicare Work Together for Beneficiaries
For immediate release 10-16-08