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Shinseki: VA demand grows

Patients, budget, backlog all still climbing, but headway is being made on veteran homelessness, secretary tells Legionnaires.

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Overhaul of TAP under way

Labor official says transformation of program will help military personnel find the right careers after discharge.

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Akaka receives public-service award

Hawaii senator who pushed for improvements in the Post 9/11 GI Bill “humbled to be recognized.”

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Insight into today's military

Four enlisted personnel provide a look inside the men and women of the armed forces during a panel discussion with the Legion's National Security and Foreign Relations commissions.

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Pennsylvania lawmaker honored by Legion

Rep. Jason Altmire’s commitment to homeless veterans earns recognition at 51st Washington Conference.

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Marine's dad not done fighting Westboro

Albert Snyder thanks Legionnaires for support, urges them to push for legislation to control military funeral protests.

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New Yorker receives legislative award

Legionnaire Kenneth Governor honored for communication skills, ability to cultivate relationships with Congress.

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Hiring heroes ... and their families

Legion's Economic Commission hears briefing on program designed to place veterans, their families in employment.

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Dealing with a changing world

Health-care experts discuss how expectations, views are altering delivery of medical services to veterans.

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Eliminating homelessness among veterans

The Homeless Veterans Providers Roundtablee discussed ways to eliminate homelessness among veterans during the Legion’s Washington Conference last Friday.

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