Washington Conference Headlines

Speakers from the Department of Veterans Affairs briefed Legionnaires on veteran benefits and issues during the Legion’s annual Washington Conference.

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How to do business with the U.S. government was the focus of the Legion’s Small Business Training Program for veterans.

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Dale Dye receives The National Commander’s Public Relations Award for having brought the realities of combat to the big screen.

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Double amputee tells Legion family members that military medical care benefits more than those receiving it.

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Holly Petraeus, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tells Legionnaires that veterans and military communities "expect a lot from The American Legion."

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Rep. Bob Filner honored with Legion's Distinguished Public Service Award during Washington Conference.

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The American Legion and U.S. Department of Agriculture have signed MOU to begin nationwide campaign to increase percentage of veterans employed by USDA.

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Legion family members briefed on key legislative issues prior to Capitol Hill visits.

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VAVS Worker of the Year gets up at 4 a.m. five days a week to help his fellow veterans at New York Harbor Healthcare System.

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Lt. Col. Joseph Gallagher discussed with the Legion's National Security and Foreign Relations commission how Congress has consistently abdicated its war-making powers in favor of presidents.

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