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American Legion-favored legislation would allow taxpayers to contribute tax refunds to a homeless veterans assistance fund.

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Proposed Act follows Legion resolution to outlaw lying for financial gain.

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President Obama has signed into law legislation authorizing restoration of the Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines, as favored by a Legion resolution.

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Legion-backed measure will help student veterans make more informed choices about higher learning.

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The American Legion and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont oppose the idea of linking cost-of-living allowance increases with the chained-Consumer Price Index.

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Vermont senator says the Chained Consumer Price Index shouldn’t determine VA’s cost-of-living allowance for disability compensation and pensions.

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Going paperless is a “glimmer of hope” for reducing the claims backlog.

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Congress is on the verge of increasing TRICARE costs for America’s servicemembers and military retirees.

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Boehner to serve as House speaker again; Pelosi Democratic leader.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs reviews veterans’ employment challenges and initiatives.

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