DENVER -- U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell is attending two conventions Wednesday - 900 miles from each other. Mitchell started off the day at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, to which he is a superdelegate, but will fly to Phoenix to address the American Legion National Convention in Phoenix later in the day, before returning to Denver for the remainder of the DNC.

Mitchell will be appearing with U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) to discuss the impact of the so-called Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, the update of the Montgomery G.I. Bill that was introduced by Mitchell in the House and Webb in the Senate.

The event is meant as a "discussion," said Mitchell, intended to inform American Legion members of the benefits to which they might be entitled under the legislation. Mitchell said the Legion was heavily involved in the development of the bill.  

"It was a partnership between Webb, myself and the Legion, and a number of others," said Mitchell.

He said the G.I. Bill is the centerpiece of his re-election campaign. Mitchell is a freshman House member, facing what is likely to be a competitive re-election fight. 

"I think it's terrific - it has great benefits. When I got to Congress, I saw that there were a lot of shortcomings in the benefits."  

CORRECTION: This story originally read that Mitchell was appearing at the American Legion convention Tuesday. He will be appearing Wednesday.