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Legion to Congress: Reject amnesty

January 30, 2013

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

October 12, 2012

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

October 8, 2012

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

February 7, 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

August 19, 2011

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

February 4, 2011

‘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

December 13, 2010

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

October 8, 2010

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

October 5, 2010

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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