September 8, 2010 

 
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with U.S. Army soldiers after presenting them with Purple Hearts and other awards on Command Outpost Senjaray, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

	Congress Back in Session Next week Congress will return to Capitol Hill. Upcoming hearing issues include the Post 9/11 GI Bill, presumptive disability decision making, and tax credits for employers of Reservists.
	State Leave Laws Updated View updated state leave laws New Law Reviews No. 1058 Vote Early and Vote Often No. 1057 Special Delivery for Votes
	New Outreach Guide Now Available Public Affairs and Junior Officer Outreach (2010) (pdf) Member Stats Updated  Monthly Membership Report (pdf)  Spouse Membership Report (pdf)  ROA Today (pdf)

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