The American Legion Dispatch [January 12, 1995]

Legion appeals staff unjams backlog of claims -- Detweiler urges U.S. restraint in assisting UN troop withdrawal -- U.S., Viets have far to go on MIA issue before diplomatic exchange can occur -- Command Post: New GI Bill would restore opportunity for vets -- Gulf War Veterans Update, Legion: Study sickness sources, don't stonewall issue -- Founder Vahan Deukmejian, 101, dies at N.Y. home -- Command Performance: From Boys Nation to serving their nation -- Amendment language drafted -- Pa., Calif. out front in flag petition drive -- Foreign nations fighting losing battle in Balkans -- Court rules VA-caused conditions compensable: Thousands of veterans stand to collect disability -- Altered BVA files almost double the number earlier cited -- EPA report should cast doubt on Ranch Hand study findings -- Agent Orange fund will bite dust in 1996 -- Dateline: Capitol Hill -- Americanism programs, materials promote understanding of values -- Seeds for Sight program will soon take root -- National Adjutant's Newsline: We shall not fail to serve veterans