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Thanks to the American Legion
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Thank veterans and
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Thank our Troops every day!

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Honor the men & women
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American Legion Auxiliary
Department of NY
112 State St.  Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207

Legislation
Legislation Cont.

2007-2008      
Legislation

Announcement GraphicClick for all Legislative Alerts!!!

Sending E-mail to Your Legislative officials.

 In the write to congress Graphic, insert your zip code, click on Go, and another page will open up with your elected officials photos, click on Federal, and you will be able to write one message which will be sent to all officials with one click




 Together - Embrace - Achieve – Magnanimously  

How do we “uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America?”  How can we live free and fly high like the Cardinal?  It is no exaggeration to say that active involvement in our legislative process is the only key to achieve such goals, and insurance that our legislators will properly represent the rights of “We, the people”.


The Second Session of the 110th Congress is now underway and major political parties are currently in the process of selecting their candidates for Congress and President.  Now more than ever, it is imperative that everyone does his or her part in the electoral process in Getting Out the Vote!

New Publications Immediately Available Online

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Comprehensive Guides to Illegal Immigration and the Get Out the Vote+ Program

The American Legion recently released two new publications for distribution to the public throughout the 2008 elections.  The American Legion, VOTE America ’08, Guide to Promoting the “Get Out the Vote” Program encourages voter registration, voter education and voter participation in all elections.  This pamphlet suggests activities on how American Legion Posts can increase the turnout.  Veterans traditionally respond to this call to become actively involved in the electoral process and are the most likely to cast their ballots on Election Day.  The American Legion’s goal is to encourage more Americans, especially veterans and the military family abroad, to vote.

The other pamphlet entitled, The American Legion, Policy on Illegal Immigration, A Strategy to Address Illegal Immigration in the United States offers The American Legion’s assessment of illegal immigration and a strategy on how to effectively address this issue.  Everyone is encouraged to read and understand this booklet as illegal immigration will be one of the most fiercely contested issues in many state and congressional elections, as well as the presidential campaign.

"Everyone is strongly encouraged to "spread the word" about these pamphlets and their availability for use during the 2008 campaign season."

Both pamphlets are also available for downloading on The American Legion National website. Click on the following link Publications & Resources icon and scroll down the Publications page to the Public Relations section.


Click on Plans of Work from Dept. Legislative Chairman for more information!
Click on links below for very important information...

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 NEW!!!   The American Legion's Legislative Objectives for 2008
Click the link above for a list of 39 short-titled resolutions from the 2007 National Convention and the Fall NEC Meeting (indicated with the suffix F) comprise The American Legion’s legislative program for the 110th Congress Second Session.
Please use it as your guide to lobby your lawmakers.

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Take Action Now!  Time is of the essence! We need everyone to call the  White House and urge President Bush to release the $3.7 billion additional funding prior to the January 18 deadline, as called for in the bill.
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Inaugural issue- Nov. 29, 2007)
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Issue 2 - Dec.13, 2007)
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Issue 3 - Jan.10, 2008)
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Issue 4 - Jan.24, 2008)
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Issue 5 - Feb.7, 2008)
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ALA Legislative e-newsletter (Issue 6 - Feb. 28, 2008)
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Honoring Heroes at the Holidays
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Fund Army/GWOT Now: Critical to Safety, Mission of Troops
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Legislative_News_Article_20071128
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Legislative_News_Article_20071127
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Vet_Jobs
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Legislative_News_Article_20071114
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Plans of Work (Dept.)

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Plans of Work  (Nat'l)

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County/Unit Report Form
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Department and National Awards

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Dispatch Subscription Form

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Legislative Council members

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Sample Letter for Legislative Communication
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Sample Letter Requesting Opinion of Legislator
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US House of Representatives
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US Senators
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NY State Assembly members
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List of NY State Senators

Barbara Wong
Legislative Chairman
Department of NY

E-mail: confucius13@comcast.net 

Contact Department Office for chairman's physical address

 

REPORTING
One of the most important responsibilities of
Unit Committee Chairmen

is to report the activities and work
on their programs.
This comprises all of the work
done by the more than 53,000 members in our Department.
The
Unit Chairmen report to the County Chairmen who in turn
report to the Department Chairmen
.

The Department's report to National is the factor that makes the
outstanding reports at the National Convention.
Chairmen are encouraged to
 enter all contests.

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REPORTING PROCEDURE:

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Report Form

Unit Chairmen:  Please send reports to reach your County Chairman by November 1, 2007, March 1, 2008 and May 1, 2008.

County Chairmen:  Please send  Report Form to reach the Dept. Chairman by November 10, 2007, March 10, 2008 and May 10, 2008.

Note: Form is in (PDF Format Download Adobe Acrobat Reader free) and can be filled out using your computer keyboard. You cannot save data typed into any  forms. Please print at least 2 copies of your completed form, save one for your records.
 

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