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NEWS from Legislative presentation of The American Legion 

Witness List and Statements

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Stump greets two legionnaires from his home state of Arizona just before the American Legion's annual legislative presentation.   Chairman Stump shakes the hand of Dr. Charles Vawter while Ron Murphy looks on.  At right, newly-elected National Commander Ray G. Smith testifies on Legion legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
At left, Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) looks on as Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) welcomes legionnaires from Minnesota.  At right, the VA Committee's Ranking Democratic Member Lane Evans (D-IL) and Chairman Stump applaud as Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN) recognizes legionnaires from Indiana
John Brieden of The American Legion's National Legislative Commission, left, and National Commander Smith listen from the witness table to the remarks of Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX), back to camera, as do other legionnaires who travelled to Washington for the presentation.