Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislationThe measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Nine respiratory cancers added to list of illnesses presumed caused by burn pit smokeThe move follows promises by the administration to increase the number of burn pit illnesses eligible for benefits.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
Biden calls caring for burn pit illnesses a ‘sacred obligation’In a speech to veterans in Texas, the president continued his push to improve benefits and care for those who served alongside burning waste pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Burn pit injuries will be focus of Biden’s trip to Texas this weekThe move follows comments from the president in his State of the Union address asking Congress to do more to help those veterans.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Plan to give new benefits to burn pits victims passes House, faces difficult path aheadThe move comes just days after President Joe Biden urged Congress to provide more help for veterans suffering from the toxic smoke.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
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