The American Legion [Volume 131, No. 2 (August 1991)]

Cover: The War on Standards by Bill Cigliano -- Let's Pack in the PACS: Lobby Money Clouds Political Process by Rep. Andrew Jacobs Jr -- Legion Grade Card: The Annual Consolidated Post Reports Tabulations -- Bullet-Biting Budget Again: VA Has Implemented Several Benefit Restrictions -- The War on Standards: From Bach to Rock, Standards Have Changed by Michael Medved -- Danger on Tap: Polluted Drinking Water Ignites Fear by Robert McGarvey -- To Beyond and Back: Near-Death Experiences Defy Explanation by Vernon Pizer -- Myths Behind Military Spending: Misguided Calls to Cut Defense Budgets Continue by M Stanton Evans -- Hi-Tech: Can America Maintain Its Edge?: The President's Science Adviser Outlines Formula for Success -- A Friendly Invasion: Newfoundland Warmly Welcomed U.S. GIs by John Cardoulis -- The "What-Yacht?" Club: Post 291 Weighs Anchor and Wins Trophy by Pat Michaels -- Fatal Infractions: North Chicago VA Medical Center Investigated After Patients Deaths -- Big Issues: Should Congress Pass the Brady Handgun Bill? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vetnet -- Parting Shots