Legion to White House: We must not lose Afghanistan INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 24, 2009) - The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization is urging President Obama to give commanders the troops that they need to succeed in Afghanistan. “According to The Washington Post, General Stanley ...
The American Legion strongly opposes ACLU continuing campaign to release controversial detainee photos. Civil liberties group says it “shares deep concern” about safety of troops. Legion has doubts. WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2009) - The leader of the nation’s largest veterans’ ...
National Preparedness Month Q: What is National Preparedness Month? A: National Preparedness Month helps increase public awareness about emergency preparedness each September and helps educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and ...
WASHINGTON (Sept. 10, 2009) - In his first address before Congress, the newly elected leader of The American Legion has called upon lawmakers to “compassionately address” the needs of women veterans. National Commander Clarence E. Hill, testifying before a joint session of the U.S. House ...
WASHINGTON (Sept. 10, 2009) - The newly elected leader of The American Legion has spelled out the veterans service organization’s seven leading priorities for Congress. National Commander Clarence E. Hill, just two weeks into his one-year term, testified before a joint session of the U.S. ...
Congressman’s visit to The American Legion Proves Beneficial to Veterans Washington- During a recent visit to The American Legion headquarters here, U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., said that the maintenance of high quality health care for veterans is at the very top of his list of ...
Ambassadors Tour Q: What is the Ambassadors Tour? A: I started the Ambassadors Tour in 1986, in response to the farm crisis and as part of an effort to help diversify the state’s economy. Every other year, the event hosts foreign diplomats from around the world on a five-day tour of ...
August 2 - 8 was National Farmers Market Week, a special occasion for recognizing and highlighting the many benefits Iowans gain from increasing sales of locally-produced foods through farmers’ markets. These markets help consumers obtain fresh, nutritious food, expand income opportunities ...
Iowa State Fair Q: What’s the Iowa State Fair? A: The Iowa State Fair is a great way for Iowans to showcase all that we have to offer to visitors from all around the world. The Iowa State Fair began in Fairfield in 1854, and moved throughout Iowa to Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Iowa City, ...
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “This past July was the coolest on record, and as a ...