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Dept. of Veterans Affaires  VA Travel Nurse Corps  VA recently established a "Travel Nurse Corps" program that gives VA nurses an opportunity to travel and perform temporary, short-term assignments at VA medical centers throughout the country. more

Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses
Coming to Long Island on March 20

New Publications Immediately Available Online

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.

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!

Both pamphlets are available for downloading on The American Legion website at www.legion.org  Click on the Publications & Resources icon and scroll down the Publications page to the Public Relations section.

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

Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors

During the National Commander’s trip through the 6^th,  7^th and 8^th Districts this past weekend (Oct. 26th ,27th ,28th , 2007) the three districts donated a total of $26,345.00. $10,000.00 to the Legacy Scholarship Fund and $16,345.00 to the National Emergency Fund. As the National Commander would say “That is the value of membership”.

Great job and thanks to all.   

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Legion Foundation Awards Over Half a Million Dollars in Grants

Legion Leaders to Congress: Quit Stalling!

The PR Commission recommended this individual to Commander Conatser for his PR Award
at the Washington Conference, and Commander concurred. Good video.
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Please find the attached press release about America’s Freedom Broadcast Radio.  The following link www.afbradio.us  is an online internet radio station that supports our Troops, Veterans and their families.

Any help you can lend in getting the word out about us would be great. Anyone can listen to the station anywhere in the world provided he or she has an internet connection and can receive streaming audio. This really is a wonderful thing for the troops currently deployed as they can make song requests and dedications and if there is a live DJ on at that time, they will play the song request and give them a shout out. It is a wonderful way to give them a connection back home.

Please take a minute to listen. I appreciate your time
DJ Julia Gulia
www.afbradio.us

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