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The
American Legion is a democratic organization. Our national
agenda is determined by our members once a year at
the national convention. Through resolutions, our members
direct the national staff to lobby Congress and the
federal government to "care for
those who have borne the battleĀ
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Posted below are the resolutions of concern to Vietnam/era veterans
passed at our National Convention this year. They address major issues
pertaining to Vietnam era veterans and give a hint as to what actions
we will take over the coming year.
Res. 01N001:
Support Presumption of Service Connection For Hepatitis C
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Res. 01N058
Remove 30-Year Delimiting Date For Agent Orange claims (The
terms of this resolution have been met)
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Res. 01N069
Priority POW/MIA Actions
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Res. 01N071
Vietnam POW/MIA Policy
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Res. 01N084
Amend Title 38, United States Code, To
Remove The Specific Date For The Award of DIC Benefits For
Surviving Spouses Of Former POWs
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Res. 00N086
The American Legion Policy on Prostrate Cancer Research And
Treatment
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Res. 02N214
Clarification of "Service in the Republic of Vietnam" for the
purpose of Agent Orange Presumption
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Res. 328
Project "Project 112/Operation “Shipboard Hazard And
Defense” (SHAD)"
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Res. 00N288
All Veterans Receive "Wartime" Benefits For Active Military Service Between
28 February 1961 and 5 August 1964
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