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Vet Group Tempers Criticism in Arlington Scandal

WASHINGTON (July 7) -- The nation's largest veterans group tempered its criticism of the Army over the growing mismanagement scandal at Arlington National Cemetery. "At this point The American Legion has no reason to believe that the VA, or any other entity, would do a better job at Arlington National Cemetery," said...

American Legion Weighs In on Arlington Scandal

For an update of the American Legion's position, click here. WASHINGTON (July 2) -- The nation's largest veterans group weighed in today on the growing mismanagement scandal at Arlington National Cemetery, saying it may be time to strip the Army of responsibility for the hallowed burial ground. "I think common sense...

Should Army Surrender Arlington Cemetery to VA?

WASHINGTON (June 30) -- The secretary of the Army vowed today to clean up the management mess at Arlington National Cemetery, but a spokesman for the nation's largest organization of combat veterans said it may be time to consider transferring the hallowed ground to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans of...