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VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victims
The move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans.
VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer
The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.
800 gallons of hazardous firefighting foam spilled at Guard hangar
Hundreds of gallons of firefighting foam spilled in June at a National Guard facility in Vermont.
VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive list
The addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist