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Hearing reveals that Department of Veterans Affairs – as it did with Agent Orange-related illnesses – is taking its time in recognizing that Gulf War Illness is a real disease that needs a cure.

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Act would eliminate Legion-supported outreach and employment programs now overseen by the Department of Labor.

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

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Greatest effect may be on veterans working in defense jobs.

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Legion challenges VA and DoD on decision to cancel development of the Integrated Electronic Health Record system.

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Army combat veteran and congressional representative calls The American Legion “'an amazing organization.'

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Chairman of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs says party politics can’t stand in way of VA’s top priorities: the backlog and mental health.

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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs chairman tells Washington Conference attendees that VSOs play a critical role in his committee's work.

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Legionnaires briefed on key issues before heading to Capitol Hill today.

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Republican representative from Arkansas criticizes Obama, Hagel during speech at Washington Conference.

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