Congressman Sam Johnson of  introduces fellow Texan Cecil Autman, National Commander of AMVETS, as Veronica A'Zera, legislative director of the Washington, D.C. office, listens.  Commander Autman began Wednesday's series of legislative presentations before the Joint House-Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees.

Congressman Thomas Tancredo of Colorado introduces a constituent, National Commander Richard Throckmorton of American Ex-Prisoners of War.

Col. Robert F. Norton, Deputy Director of Government Relations for The Retired Officers Association, outlines the TROA legislative agenda for the Committee.

Committee member Ray LaHood of Illinois and members applaud one of the panels.

Congressman Michael Bilirakis of Florida comments on veterans' legislation during the joint hearing.

George Duggins (third from right), National President of Vietnam Veterans of America presents his organization's legislative priorities to lawmakers.  VVA's panel also included, from left, Joseph A. Sternburg, Acting Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Rick Weidman, Director of Government Relations, and Philip A. Litteer, National Government Affairs Chair.