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House Veterans' Committee Chairman Bob Stump
of Arizona welcomed the Veterans of Foreign Wars to Washington for their legislative
presentation.
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Before the presentation Chairman Stump met
with VFW Commander-in-Chief Thomas Pouliot
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Mr. Pouliot was introduced by his
congressman, Rep. Rick Hill of Montana.
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Jim Gibbons (left), Republican from Nevada,
discusses veterans' legislation, while Reps. Helen Chenoweth of Idaho and Howard
"Buck" McKeon listen.
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Commander-in-Chief Pouliot
was then joined other VFW officials in outlining legislative priorities for the year.
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VFW members listen intently to their
national commander's remarks. |