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Laptop theft compromises Guard data

Contractor’s stolen laptop had personal info on 131,000 National Guardsmen.

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Rehbein to House: Protect our soldiers

American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein has called on the House of Representatives to protect the lives of U.S. troops by immediately passing the Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act.

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Biloxi's Katrina recovery gets boost

Six contracts have been awarded worth $153.7 million to build new health-care facilities and expand existing services that provide care to veterans in the Biloxi, Miss., area, which was devastated by hurricanes in 2005.

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VA advance funding approved

The Senate has approved its version of legislation to secure timely and predictable funding for the VA health-care system.

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VAVS effort lands 39 volunteers in GA

A Department of Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services (VAVS) outreach effort during a recent Department of Georgia Legion College netted 39 new volunteers for the program.

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Yogi Berra receives Lone Sailor Award

Navy Memorial is honoring the Hall of Famer with the Lone Sailor Award, given to former sailors who have used service-learned skills to better their lives.

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Trade-show tactics

A few tips to get the most out of your next professional outing.

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Minnesota teen captures Precision title

Emily Quiner, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., set a Precision standing record with a score of 788.54 out of a possible 800.

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House passes DoL, HHS and Education funding

On July 24, the House voted 264-153 to pass H.R. 3293, legislation to fund the departments of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education for the coming fiscal year.

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House passes various veterans measures

On July 14, the House passed H.R. 1037, the Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2009, by a vote of 422-0.

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