Americanism staff is is Shelby, N.C., to assist in coordinating final arrangements with the local organizing committee for the inaugural one-site American Legion Baseball World Series this summer.
The U.S. House Small Business Contracting and Workforce subcommittee is discussing government outsourcing of small business jobs. Legion staff is monitoring the hearing. The Legion strongly endorses measures to mandate the award of government contracts, when appropriate, to veteran-owned small businesses.
Legion testimony for the record has been submitted for a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee hearing today. Members are discussing progress being made to solve mismanagement problems at Arlington National Cemetery.
The online American Legion Youth Programs Alumni Association is now open for business. All former participants and staff of American Legion youth programs are invited to join by visiting www.legion.org/youthalumni.
Americanism staff is is Shelby, N.C., to assist in coordinating final arrangements with the local organizing committee for the inaugural one-site American Legion Baseball World Series this summer.
The three runners-up of The American Legion 2011 Eagle Scout of the Year will be receiving their award trophies. The 2011 Eagle Scout of the Year recipient will receive recognition during the national convention in Minneapolis this August.
Americanism staff have an exhibit booth at the National Forensic League’s National Speech & Debate Tournament in Dallas. The booth features running video clips of past winning speeches and interviews with champions from American Legion National Oratorical contests, and materials are being distributed to young speakers interested in participating in The American Legion Oratorical program.
Americanism staff have an exhibit booth at the National Forensic League’s National Speech & Debate Tournament in Dallas. The booth features running video clips of past winning speeches and interviews with champions from American Legion National Oratorical contests, and materials are being distributed to young speakers interested in participating in The American Legion Oratorical program.
A major session of the full House Committee on Veterans Affairs will consider "Mental Health: Bridging the Gap between Care and Compensation for Veterans." This hearing, coming on the heels of a U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision identifying failings in VA in its dealing with PTS veterans, is examining the entire spectrum of VA's treatment of veterans with mental health disorders. The committee also intends to examine how the goals of VBA and VHA interact.
Legislative staff members are also attending hearings concerning critical material resources.
