American Legion Press Releases

  

The American Legion cheers swift action on key vets bills

Submitted by linda on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 10:50am.

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2009) - The national commander of The American Legion says he is greatly encouraged by the swiftness of bipartisan action taken by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to assure timely enactment of several pieces of legislation important to the interests of America's military veterans.

"Body-count" processing must end at VA

Submitted by linda on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 8:18am.

WASHINGTON - An immediate overhaul of the Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims processing system is the only way out of a fast-growing nationwide backlog of unresolved cases, American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein said after a congressional hearing last Thursday evening.

Continuing VA endoscope contamination problem unacceptable, says The American Legion

Submitted by linda on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 1:09pm.
Legion leader calls for immediate action to eliminate health risks.

WASHINGTON (June 17, 2009) - The national commander of the nation's largest veterans service organization is expressing outrage at continuing instances of VA medical personnel exposing their patients to infectious diseases.

The American Legion backs Texas Congressman's college scholarship measure for children of fallen heroes

Submitted by linda on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 7:20am.
WASHINGTON -- The leader of the nation's largest veterans service organization says he strongly supports a proposal by U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards (D-TX) to provide college scholarships for children of service members who have died while on active duty since 9/11.

The American Legion lauds Congress and President for action on wartime spending bill

Submitted by linda on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 8:53am.

WASHINGTON -- The American Legion has delivered letters of appreciation to congressional leaders and President Barack Obama for their assertive efforts to pass an emergency wartime spending bill.

American Legion leader urges strength, not apologies, in overtures to Muslim world

Submitted by linda on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:47am.
WASHINGTON - The head of The American Legion is stressing the need for strength as well as conciliation in President Obama's current campaign to improve relations with Muslim countries.

"Although The American Legion does not believe that the United States has anything to apologize for, we appreciate the spirit of President Obama's call for what he termed a ‘new beginning' in our relationship with the followers of Islam," said David K. Rehbein, national commander of the nation's largest veterans service organization.

American Legion Commander urges strong U.N. pushback against North Korean threats

Submitted by linda on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 8:36am.
WASHINGTON, DC - The leader of the country's largest military veterans organization is calling upon the United Nations to take a strong stand against the increasingly belligerent government of North Korea. "With his May 27th withdrawal from the armistice that halted the original Korean conflict, Kim Jong Il has effectively turned the clock back to 1950." said David K. Rehbein. National Commander of the American Legion.