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Legion to Congress: Reject amnesty

American Legion opposes President Obama’s proposal to grant amnesty to people who are in the United States illegally.

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Koutz: Troops shouldn’t be denied vote

In an election year that may decide the future of defense budget cuts, our troops are making fewer absentee ballot requests.

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Head to the polls Nov. 6

The Legion’s “Get out the Vote 2012” brochure helps Legionnaires and posts empower eligible citizens to vote.

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Identity Crisis

The movement to adopt the national popular vote raises a question: are we one big democracy or a republic of 50 states?

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Exercise your right to vote in 2012

The American Legion’s "Get Out The Vote" brochure aids Legionnaires on ways to run a successful voting campaign.

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Foster to DHS: No amnesty for illegals

American Legion Commander says the backlog of VA claims should come before the concerns of those who violated the law to enter the United States.

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Illegal immigration strategy guide available

‘A Strategy to Address Illegal Immigration in the United States’ can be downloaded from website at no cost.

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Legion opposes DREAM Act

Legion opposes passage of the bill that will provide amnesty to children of illegal immigrants.

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The military's right to vote

Congress made an effort last year, but problems persist for active-duty troops stationed overseas.

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Head to the voting polls Nov. 2

As 2010 midterm elections draw near, Legionnaires need to exercise their right to vote and motivate others to do the same.

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