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Legion launches new GI Bill Website

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 7, 2008)

The American Legion has launched an informative new Website to help veterans and their families understand the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2009, and how it compares with other federal education benefits for veterans.

The site – www.mygibill.org – includes clear explanations of the different GI Bill benefits, news alerts and updates, frequently asked questions, state-by-state benefits and online application opportunities. The site also includes information about The American Legion’s historical and ongoing role in the evolution of veterans’ education benefits. The site will continue to evolve with new features and updated material every week.

" This new Web site comes in response to quite a bit of confusion from veterans since the passage of the Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 last summer,” American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein said. “There are some major differences between the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill that veterans need to understand. Foremost, they need to understand that they have choices and should review all of the different education benefits to see which one best meets their needs."
Thanks to The American Legion, National Headquarters for this info.

LEGISLATIVE ALERT

On Tuesday – November 4, 2008 – General Election Day – there will be an amendment to Article 5, Section 6 of the Constitution of New York State in relation to additional civil service credit for members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

The proposed amendment would eliminate the requirement that veterans who were disabled in the actual performance of duty in any war be receiving disability payments from the United States Veterans Administration in order to qualify for additional points on a civil service examination for appointment or promotion. Under the proposed amendment, the disability must only be certified to exist by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The proposed amendment would also update “United States Veterans Administration” to “United States Department of Veterans Affairs” to reflect current federal government structure.

The American Legion, Department of New York strongly supports this amendment and urges its members to not only vote for the amendment, but to get the word out in their communities and have all the people support the amendment and vote YES!!!

File your electronic Form 990-N (e-Postcard).

Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations -
e-Postcard (Form 990-N) http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html

If you would like additional information about this new filing requirement or information about other new developments, subscribe to Exempt Organization’s EO Update, a regular e-mail newsletter that highlights new information posted on the Charities pages of irs.gov.

	People wishing to receive e-mail from the VA with the latest news releases and updated fact sheets can subscribe to the VA Office of Public Affairs Distribution List.
	Dept. of Veterans Affaires VA Travel Nurse Corps VA 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
	Spirit of America Legislative e-Newsletter - a semi-monthly publication giving you news and updates on important Congressional issues relevant to veterans, members of the military and their families that may require legislative intervention and/or advocacy.
	ALA Dept. of NY Newsletter: "Empire State News"
	AL Dept. of NY Newsletter: "Legion - Ears"

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New GI Bill Website
www.mygibill.org

Department Office
Telephone: 1-800-421-6348 (518) 463-1162 FAX: 518-449-5406
112 State Street, Suite 1310, Albany, NY 12207
Secretary/Treasurer Juanita Lochner

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