----- Original Message ----- From: mikemcqn@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Hill 4-11 news A couple of pieces of general information for those who do not already know:1) From the January, 2009 issue of the VFW Magazine: "A measure that allows veterans and troops not in uniform to render a hand salute during the playing of the National Anthem was approved as part of the 2009 Defense Authorization Act. The new law builds on a provision in the 2008 Defense Authorization Act that authorized veterans to render a military-style...