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May target date approaching

100 percent of membership goal is the final target date before delegate strength in July.

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After Legion testimony, VBA plans changes

Four days after Legion testimony about VA's work-credit system for processing disability claims, the Veterans Benefits Administration announced it will take steps to improve its claims staff's work.

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Wisconsin agency wins Economic award

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has won the National Award to Enhance Lives of Disabled Persons.

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Legion on advisory board for Microsoft initiative

Microsoft Corp. announced today that it is inviting organizations to submit proposals for the Elevate America Veterans Initiative.

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Getting the right 'buy in'

Sons of The American Legion raised nearly $150,000 for the Child Welfare Foundation during the Spring Meetings.

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Legion: Work-credit system not working

Legion deputy director: VA must use ‘quality component' to reduce claims backlog.

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'Roll call of the Greatest Generation'

National World War II Museum in New Orleans celebrates its 10th anniversary with special event honoring veterans and home-front workers.

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Obama signs veteran caregiver relief act

Legion praises the legislation, but National Commander Clarence Hill urges lawmakers to ‘not forget' veterans of previous eras.

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Hill: improve VA's hiring practices

National Commander Clarence Hill tells NEC the Legion is willing to work with VA to improve the department's veterans hiring practices.

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Blue Water veterans study in the works

Institute of Medicine committee will compare Blue Water, Brown Water Vietnam veterans' exposure to herbicides.

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