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Senate passes bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits

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A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outside the Capitol. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. He has said the bill “makes good on our sacred obligation” to care for veterans and their families.

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KXRM

Senate reaches deal on long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Military veterans and their families have spent decades battling to have more care for those suffering from toxic exposure, and now, veterans are celebrating as the Pact Act has passed the Senate. "There's not a word on the page of any of this that would have happened without veterans and their families fighting every step of the way," U.S. Senator Michael Bennet said. The bill will improve Veteran Affairs (VA) health car…

3 years ago

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WPXI

PACT act passed by US Senate aims to help veterans injured by burn pits in Afghanistan, Iraq

The PACT Act passed by the United States Senate Tuesday evening aims to aid veterans injured by toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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KPNX

'We're not asking for a lot; we want to be taken care of': Valley veteran applauds Senate's approval of bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits

The bill will enhance health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

3 years ago·Phoenix, United States

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KXAN

Senate passes bill to help provide veterans affected by burn pits with health care, disability benefits

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — A bill that would provide health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won approval in the Senate late Tuesday.The approval came after a brief stalemate over the measure infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp out outside of the Capitol. The veterans and advocates were camping out overnight for about a week, protesting the Senate to pass the bill.After some back and forth b…

3 years ago·Austin, United States

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KVRR Local News

Healthcare expands for veterans exposed to burn pits

WASHINGTON (KVRR) — Bipartisan legislation to help veterans exposed to toxic substances is headed to President Biden’s desk.Veterans will have expanded benefits to healthcare through the V.A. for the millions who served near burn pits. They can contain chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste.It directs the VA that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure.This allows veterans to obtain disab…

3 years ago·North Dakota, United States

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