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VFW Washington Weekly - January 16, 2009

Posted at 01:35 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2009 by VFW News

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE

1. Inauguration
2. Senate Holds Hearing for New VA Secretary

NATIONAL SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS

1. DOD Announces Purple Heart Decision
2. Counter-Piracy Task Force Established
3. Korean War MIAs Identified
4. Reserve Component Mobilization

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE
1. Inauguration:
President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on the Capitol steps on Tuesday. VFW will join other veteran and military groups at inaugural activities throughout the week, to include hosting a reception for more than 40 Medal of Honor recipients who are here for the inauguration. For a guide to events, go to: http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/Inauguration.htm.

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