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      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

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      TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage

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      Navy sued by two vets for failing to assure full disability ratings, case could affect thousands of sailors, Marines

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      VA plans to outsource all compensation and pension exams

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      VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

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      Virtual career fair a global success

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      American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19

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      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

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      VA leader predicts difficulty administering coronavirus vaccines

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      5 facts you need to know about changes to TRICARE Select fees

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      November 19, 2020

      TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage

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      December 21, 2020

      '... that’s our goal: to take care of the kids'

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      December 4, 2020

      150 winter kits will aid homeless veterans in Indiana

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      National Family Week celebrated the week of Thanksgiving

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      American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'

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      December 21, 2020

      Congress passes sweeping bill boosting women veterans

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      December 12, 2020

      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

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      Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'

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      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

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      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

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About

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Legislative Agenda

Legislative Agenda

Top legislative priorities of The American Legion for the 116th Congress.
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Legislative Testimony

The American Legion's testimonies before Congress.
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Commander’s Testimony

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The American Legion's positions on legislative priorities.
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Legislative Handbook

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Legislative Action Center

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