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      Legion testifies in support of bills to aid veterans, Guard and Reserve seeking education

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      Legion testifies in support of bills to aid veterans, Guard and Reserve seeking education

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      Tuition assistance program for servicemembers needs more funding, more awareness as recruiting tool

    • VA projects $15B shortfall driven by costs for veterans benefits, prescription drugs and a bigger workforce
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      VA projects $15B shortfall driven by costs for veterans benefits, prescription drugs and a bigger workforce

    • Two years since launch of Dial 988 then Press 1, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered more than 1.6 million calls
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      Two years since launch of Dial 988 then Press 1, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered more than 1.6 million calls

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      Extreme heat and tips to stay safe

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      What’s next for the PACT Act?

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      VA provides veterans with same-day physical therapy

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      Providing financial ‘relief’ for back-to-school expenses

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      More than $60 million for children and youth

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      Origins of April as Children & Youth Month

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      $68,000 Legion grant supports veterans in Alabama

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National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Illinois

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