Latest "toxic exposures" stories

In interview with Jon Stewart, Veterans Affairs chief says he’s ‘frustrated’ over slow pace of burn pit benefits

About 3.5 million veterans are beleived to be suffering some ill effects from exposure to burn pit smoke in overseas combat zones since 2001.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Burn pit advocate, Navy vet, Lauren Price dies after long fight with cancer

Lauren Price, 56, worked closely with lawmakers on proposals to help military toxic exposure victims and their caregivers.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

House Republicans to pick new top veterans policy leader this week

Republican Reps. Mike Bost from Illinois and Rep. Jack Bergman from Michigan are the leading candidates for the House Veterans' Affairs Committee ranking member post.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Jon Stewart leads renewed fight on benefits for burn pit victims

New legislation could provide a pathway to additional help and compensation for more than 3 million veterans who served overseas in recent decades.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan

The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Post 9/11 veterans attribute deadly cancers to contaminants at US base in Uzbekistan

Contamination at a former Soviet and Uzbek military base used by the U.S. Armed Forces in the early 2000s may be responsible for incidence of cancer among veterans.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago