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Making your mark on your Legion

The focus of The American Legion comes from resolutions, and those can start at the grass-roots level.

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VA's health IT improves quality of care

VA has shown that health information technology provides improved quality of health care and substantial cost savings, according to a study in the public health journal "Health Affairs."

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Legion's appeals unit making a difference

In the first six months of fiscal 2010, more than 68 percent of the appeals taken before the Board of Veterans' Appeals were either allowed or sent back to the local office.

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FedsHireVets.gov now available

In an effort to hire more veterans, the federal government has launched FedsHireVets.gov - a Web site that hopes to serve as the main source for veterans employment information.

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Legion weighs in on women veterans issues

Assistant director for health policy attends VA's Advisory Committee for Women Veterans meeting.

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73rd Oratorical contest underway this weekend

Saturday marks the kick-off date for The American Legion National Oratorical Championship Contest. Sunday's finals will again appear in a live webcast.

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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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