The American Legion [Volume 159, No. 1 (July 2005)]

The Military and the Law: Pentagon attorney William J. Haynes II represents the U.S. military on legal frontiers in the war on terrorism. Meanwhile, the stage is set for a possible Supreme Court showdown over detainee rights. By John Raughter. -- The Retirement of Social Security: Most agree Social Security faces a troubling future. But just how troubling is it, and who has the right answers? By Kerry Lynch. -- The Layered Approach: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff takes a multifaceted approach to national risk management. Interview by John Raughter. -- "Not a Short-Term Challenge": State homes bristle over a budget proposal that reduces VA's financial role in the long-term care of veterans. By Jeff Stoffer. -- The Business of Charity: Sellers and givers alike benefit in the era of "cause-related marketing." By Renata Rafferty. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots