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Sept. 16 could become American Legion Day

Rep. Deborah L. Halvorson, D-Ill., introduced House Resolution 679 on July 24, calling on Americans to observe American Legion Day on Sept. 16.

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Eric Haney: Spreading the word about prostate cancer through Honor Flights

Veteran discusses his role in prostate cancer campaign.

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Medicare reimbursement bill introduced in House

Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., introduced legislation July 28 that would allow VA to bill Medicare for third-party reimbursements of eligible veterans for nonservice-connected medical conditions.

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Pin created for Comfort Warriors donors

Conventioneers who donate $10 or more while at Convention will receive a specially designed OCW pin.

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76 Freedom Car places 12th in Salem race

There’s no denying the team’s dramatic improvement this year, and its effect on Legion posts near the race sites.

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Former star Josh Burton remembered

Josh Burton played Legion ball in Lewiston, Idaho. He died tragically in an auto accident last year. His community honored him with an alumni game and scholarship.

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Boys Nation elects 2009 leadership

Christopher Andrews, 17, of Green River, Wyo., was elected president of The American Legion Boys Nation.

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Legion to Congress: Leave VA, DoD health care alone

Commander Rehbein responded to President Obama's urgent call for national health-care reform by urging Congress to leave VA and DoD health-care systems alone.

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Congressman Filner thanks Legion for promoting VA health-care legislation

U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., says high-quality health care for veterans is at the top of his list of priorities.

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Senate passes survivor benefits amendment

Aamendment repeals the offset of pay for surviving spouses who are eligible for both military and survivor benefits.

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