The American Legion Dispatch [April 6, 2001]

A Capitol gathering: Veterans and military issues, flag highlight D.C. Conference -- Legion fights setback in push for concurrent receipt -- A message from the National Commander: How and why we fight for the flag, Desecraters taunt the First Amendment; we employ it -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Getting the good news out, Trenton Post's membership grows as its image shines -- New incentive added to "Ray's Aces" -- Legionnaires invited to Camp Lejeune, Fort Bragg -- Rep. Smith fights battle for higher VA funding in House -- Packed Gulf War tribute a success -- Brochures detail Legion's national-security message -- From the National Chaplain: Remember true meaning behind Easter -- Congress responds to Legion's call for GI Bill reforms -- Vets benefits programs, VA facilitates get House boost -- Legion program pick up 2 awards -- Benefit plans open to family