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Peter Gaytan, executive director of the American Legion, talked about the legion’s “Washington Conference,” concerns over the veterans benefits claims backlog, and the impact of budget reduc…

Witnesses testified on the legislative priorities of veterans' service organizations. Senator Lugar introduced James Koutz, the new national commander of the American Legion, who presented t…

Peter Gayton talked about the problem of unemployed veterans, especially those coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Video clips were shown of President Obama speaking on August 5, 2011, ab…

Participants spoke about the results of a study on gender-specific health services within the Veterans Affairs system. The study found that more than half of women veterans rated the sexual …

Peter Gaytan talked about veterans issues, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics he addressed were employment opportunities following service, h…

Peter Gaytan talked about the impact the health care bill will have on veterans and the concerns veterans have about the health care bill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic…

Mr. Gaytan spoke about the nomination of James Peake to be the next Secretary of the Veterans Affairs Department, the prospects for his nomination in the Senate, and possible challenges ahea…

Tim Starks of Congressional Quarterly, was via telephone, and Peter Gaytan of the American Legion talked about the stalemate between House and Senate Republicans over how to fix the budget s…

Secretary Nicholson and veterans' advocates testified about spending requests for the fiscal year 2006 Department of Veterans Affairs budget. Among the topics he addressed were burdens place…

A bipartisan group of congressmen and representatives of various veterans groups gathered in a news conference to voice their opinions opposing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. A…