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First day of DSO school in Indianapolis

The first day of Department Service Officer School in Indianapolis is underway, with all-day training for new service officers.

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Attending Veterans Benefits Administration conference

Peter Gaytan, executive director of The American Legion's D.C. office, is attending a Veterans Benefits Administration conference in Cleveland today. Conferees are discussing ways to reduce the massive and growing VA benefits claims backlog.

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Attending a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The Legion is attending a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, featuring testimony by an independent panel on the Quadrennial Defense Review.

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Appeared on Fox News

Peter Gaytan, executive director of The American Legion's Washington Office, appeared on Fox TV News this morning and discussed the scandal at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Meeting with VA secretary, national security advisor at White House

American Legion Executive Director Peter S. Gaytan is meeting with National Security Advisor Gen. James Jones and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki at the White House today.

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Testifying before House Veterans Affairs subcommittee

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division Deputy Director Ian de Planque testified before a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on the topic of Gulf War veterans.

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