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NEWS from Legislative presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Wednesday, March 15, 2000 10:00 a.m.

Witness List and Statements

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Mr. John W. Smart, National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, emphasizes a point in his legislative presentation to the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Welcoming VFW members were, above, right to left, Chairman Bob Stump (R-AZ), Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA).
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VFW members rise to applaud National Commander-in-Chief Smart’s remarks, including Dennis Cullinan, left, National Legislative Service Director; and Kenneth A. Steadman, Executive Director of the VFW’s Washington headquarters. Above, two Florida Members, Rep. Mike Bilirakis, right, and Rep. Cliff Stearns, seated next to him, lead applause for VFW members from their state.
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Wearing their caps, VFW members from across the country filled the Cannon Caucus Room to hear their National Commander-in-Chief’s Legislative Presentation. Below, they applaud one of Commander-in-Chief Smart’s recommendations.
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