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Fairness to Veterans Act bill to be reintroduced

Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick will reintroduce the bill that ensures veterans receive the same contracting preferences as every other group.

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Developing a battery of options

A reliable and effective long-distance, field-to-command base communications network is vital to today’s smaller, high-tech Army.

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Bob Woodruff receives National PR Award

Legion’s highest public relations award goes to TV correspondent, wounded by roadside bomb in 2006, who fostered a commitment to troops with similar injuries.

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Veterans weigh in on 'Emperor'

Panel discussion at Legion’s Washington Conference follows sneak preview of film that examines U.S. response to Hirohito’s role in World War II.

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Duckworth rallies Legionnaires in Washington

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

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Miller focuses on backlog, mental health

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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Shinseki: Vets ready to ‘rebuild the middle class’

VA secretary wants Legion to encourage student veterans nationwide to graduate.

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Has this man conquered Gulf War Syndrome?

An Army major’s personal quest for wellness may have unraveled the mysteries of one of the western world’s most baffling diseases.

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Fully developed claims: Backlog game-changer?

VA says Legion can help reduce the disability claims backlog by submitting more FDCs.

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VETS chief pledges fight against joblessness

Assistant Labor secretary Keith Kelly vows to prepare, provide for and protect job-seeking veterans.

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