Senator Daniel Akaka, Rep. Ruben Hinojosa and Rep.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A concentrated lobbying effort by The American Legion and fellow VSOs (veterans service organizations) has culminated in U.S. Senate passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Improvements Act of 2010.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Legion is urging Congress to pass substantial improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill before it recesses for upcoming elections.

Group Dwindles Still Seeking Veteran Status Recognition WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hoffman Island Radio Association (HIRA), World War II sea-going Merchant Marine radio operators ("Sparks"), announced today that it has voted to disband because of deaths and increasing incapacitating illnesses of its aging members.

AFGE Champions Return of 'Good Sense' to Government WASHINGTON, Oct.