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Congress passes an amendment that would establish a new, automatic review process for cases of military sexual assault.

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House passes Legion-backed defense budget amendment authorizing study of vet small business program by Department of Defense.

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Amendment would restore the power of Congress to protect the U.S. flag from desecration.

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The American Legion wants in-state tuition rates extended to all veterans.

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All agree that military sexual crimes must be prosecuted vigorously but clash over chain of command issue.

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Lying for profit about military honors and awards is now a federal crime.

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Growing Legion media now will include regular electronic updates from the Legion Riders, Legislative Commission.

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A need exists for much more coordination and collaboration among federal agencies.

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Legion family members urged to contact their representatives and ask them to sign on as co-sponsors of H.J. Res. 47, the flag amendment.

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Senators and Congressmen stage several pre-Memorial Day events to highlight VA backlog problem.

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