Legislative Center Headlines

Presidential contenders see eye-to-eye on credentialing and licensing issue.

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Legion campaign to win jobs for military truckers gets boost with new law.

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House, Senate committee members engage Legion in lengthy discussion of variety of issues following national commander's testimony.

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American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz calls on Congress to work more closely with VA to reduce backlog.

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Legionnaires briefed on legislative priorities before Oct. 3 visit to Capitol Hill.

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National commander will voice Legion’s priorities before joint session of House, Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.

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House of Representatives passes Legion backed bill to ease restriction on civilian licensing of military truck drivers.

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Texas has launched a new program to help reduce VA’s disability claims backlog.  

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House Armed Services Committee is warned by DoD on the bad effects sequestration will have on America's military.

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More emphasis on “soft skills” needed in new transition assistance program, says Legion.

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