The Family Programs Update is published bi-monthly by AUSA Family Programs. It contains the latest news and information about family readiness programs, education and scholarship opportunities, spouse employment initiatives, military health care, legislative actions, and much more.
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July 1, 2008
Sesame Workshop Presents DVD Kit for Military Children and Parents
AUSA Book Wins First Place Honors in National Competition
“Army Wives” Second Season Features AUSA Chapter Members
President Bush Signs HEART Act into Law
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June 15, 2008 (06/13/2008)
Army Family Action Plan’s 25th Anniversary
Five College Scholarships Awarded by the AUSA Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter
House Approves Bill to Protect Deployed Military Member’s Child Custody Rights
Bill Introduced to the House Would Provide a One-Time Tax Credit to Veterans
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June 1, 2008 (05/30/2008)
St. Albans School of Public Service Selected Recipients of AUSA Scholarships for the 2008 Summer Session
Senate Passes the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Military Spouses Residency Relief Act Introduced to the House of Representatives
Congress Passes Tax Benefit Act for Service Members
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May 15, 2008 (05/19/2008)
Nominations Now Accepted for the 2008 AUSA Newell Rubbermaid Volunteer Family of the Year Award
AUSA Family Programs and the National Child Alert System Partner to Bring Military Families Discounted Rates
New Guide Helps Military Families Take Control of Their Finances
Family Medical Leave Act Expanded for Military Families
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May 1, 2008
AUSA Fort Hood Chapter Distributes Over $1.6 in Contributions
The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Expands CRSC Eligibility
Bill Introduced to Establish Partnerships to Assist Underserved Veterans
House Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee Hearing on Programs Treating PTSD
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April 15, 2008
Nominations Sought for AUSA Newell Rubbermaid Volunteer Family of the Year Award
AUSA Hosts DeCA Patron Council
AUSA’s Fort Riley Chapter Supports Wounded Warriors
House Passes Bill to Expand Research into Traumatic Brain Injury
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April 1, 2008
Children’s Book Series Available at Discount to Military Families
Confusion Over Provisions Related to Disability Benefits in 2008 NDAA
Military Mentors Sought for Grief Camps
Military Supporters Invited to Sponsor Families of the Fallen at TAPS Gala
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March 15, 2008
AUSA and MCEC Offer Scholarship for Prestigious Summer Program
AUSA Chapters: Support for Soldiers and Families
New Law Improves Reserve GI Bill
Expanded GI Bill Raises Concern
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March 1, 2008
AUSA Family Programs and Operation Life Transformed Partnership
Family and Medical Leave Act Extended for Military Families
New Bill Seeks to Increase Cost of Living Benefit for Veterans
Congressman Presses for Higher Military Pay Increase
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February 15, 2008
President Urges Programs to Benefit Military Families, Wounded Troops
Stimulus Package Will Include Disabled Veterans
Military Widows Press for End to DIC/SBP Offset
Senate Committee Hears Testimony about VA Benefits
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February 1, 2008
Last Frontier Chapter Assists FRGs and Wounded Warriors
Conference Addresses Military Health Care
2008 Defense Authorization Bill Now Law
Some States Allow Soldiers to Get Ballots Via E-Mail
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January 15, 2008
AUSA Chapters Support Soldiers and Families
VA Wait Times Scrutinized by House
Bill to Aid Wounded Veterans Becomes Law
Senate Focuses on Vets Employment Rights
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January 1, 2008
AUSA Chapters Support Soldiers and Families
Minnesota Guard Reintegration Program to go National
Defense Authorization Bill Addresses Wounded Warrior Care
Soldier and Family Assistance Centers Go Operational in 2008
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