News Focus: Resolutions, council reports Communication the key between National Legislative Council, commission members and national staff. Aug 16, 2010 Aug 16, 2010
News More Gulf War illnesses outreach needed During testimony, Legion calls for VA to improve its outreach efforts to thousands of veterans dealing with Gulf War effects. Jul 30, 2010 Jul 30, 2010
News Legion: More VA specialty staff needed The American Legion wants VA to recruit more staffers for its polytrauma centers. Jul 23, 2010 Jul 23, 2010
News Legion testifies on health-care bills Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009, Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act among legislation covered. Jul 12, 2010 Jul 12, 2010
News Agent Orange claims must not be delayed The American Legion is calling upon Congress and VA to move quickly in granting benefit claims for three diseases linked to Agent Orange. Jun 23, 2010 Jun 23, 2010
News Amicus briefs filed in Snyder-Phelps case Father of slain Marine whose funeral was protested by Westboro Baptist Church has taken his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Jun 03, 2010 Jun 03, 2010