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'Race to the Top' deadline approaching

Winning district commander in each category will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2010 National Convention in Milwaukee. Certification forms are due by April 14.

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Legion testifies on various health bills

Breast cancer research,mental-health counseling among issues addressed by assistant director of health policy.

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Snyder donations exceed $17,000

Money raised for father of slain Marine will be used to fund legal battle against Westboro Baptist Church.

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Legion, entrepreneur team up for Legacy fund

Portion of sales of book providing cost-cutting tips goes directly to The American Legion Legacy Scholarship fund.

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'Need A Lift?' now available on CD-ROM

The American Legion's top college financial aid resource continues to meet the needs of students in pursuit of higher education.

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A silver lining in New Orleans

Massive VA medical center project promises to trigger an all-new post-Katrina economy and set a 21st century standard of care for Gulf Coast veterans.

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On Eternal Patrol

Since 2005, five U.S. submarines lost during World War II have been found, starting with USS Lagarto.

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Agent Orange: Answering the questions

A quick look at several of the issues involving the Department of Veterans Affairs' policy on Agent Orange.

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A Soldier's Wish

A New Yorker who lost all four limbs in combat takes a positive attitude down the long road to independence. His first wish, to salute his fellow troops, was fulfilled with help from The American Legion.

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Let’s reverse the backlog, not just slow it

VA’s current backlog of undecided claims cannot be tolerated anymore. The White House wants to simply prevent the problem from getting worse. That is not good enough – the trend must be reversed.

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