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House passes bill expanding care for vets exposed to toxins

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The bill would make it easier for more than 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits to obtain health care. Burn pits were a common way to get rid of waste at military sites during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan this century. The bill heads to the Senate next, where it is expected to easily pass.

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House passes bill expanding care for vets exposed to toxins

The House passed much-anticipated legislation Wednesday to expand benefits for veterans who suffer illnesses from toxic exposures during their military service. The Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson …

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Axios

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

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Compromise veterans bill passes House, heads back to Senate

Servicemembers who contracted any of 23 conditions after serving in combat zones would be eligible for health care and disability benefits.

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U.S. House passes bill expanding health care, benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill Wednesday to expand health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits overseas, sending the package back to the

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