The American Legion Dispatch [October 22, 2004]

No unfinished business: Cadmus calls for urgent action on veterans legislation -- A message from the National Commander: Collaboration is the only way, DoD, VA must work together to ensure seamless transition of U.S. servicemembers -- Cadmus praises committee's work on military pay, quality of life -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Touching the lives of young ones, Idaho post provides birthday parties to children of deployed servicemembers -- A matter of accountability: Cadmus calls out Congress for lack of flag-amendment vote -- The "Do Nothing" 108th Congress -- Highlights of the Legion's legislative portfolio -- Emergency fundraiser to help storm-torn veterans -- Support human rights act: Former U.S. allies' survival depends on act's passage -- Full throttle: Legion Riders see limitless growth a year after chapter number doubled -- Fiscal 2005 VA funding remains in limbo