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Biden signs PACT Act, expanding and streamlining care for veterans exposed to burn pits

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday enacted legislation that will expand the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing health care support to millions of veterans -- as well as their families and caretakers -- who were exposed to toxic burn pits.Known as the PACT... Read More.

Amid protests, Senate passes health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Tuesday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a series of delays and emotional protests, the Senate on Tuesday night approved a bill that will help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.The Senate began voting on the PACT Act around 5 p.m., with votes on three Republican amendments before... Read More.

Amid protests, Senate poised to pass health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Tuesday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a series of delays and emotional protests, the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday night on a bill that would help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.Schumer announced that the Senate will begin voting on the PACT Act at 5 p.m.,... Read More.

Democrats, families push Senate to approve legislation to help soldiers sickened by burn pits

Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Politicians and family members are calling on Congress to step up and do more to help soldiers who were affected by potentially deadly diseases caused by toxic burn pits.The Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs held a hearing Tuesday with Secretary for Veterans... Read More.

House approves bill to help veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Thursday approved a bill that would provide millions of veterans with expedited health care and disability payments related to illnesses caused by toxic exposure from burn pits.The final vote was 256-174.Thirty-four Republicans voted with all Democrats to support the... Read More.

House set to vote on help for veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The push to support military veterans plagued with health issues caused by toxic exposure to burn pits got a significant boost during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday -- his support coming just before the House was set to... Read More.

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Biden signs PACT Act, expanding and streamlining care for veterans exposed to burn pits

Amid protests, Senate passes health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Amid protests, Senate poised to pass health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Democrats, families push Senate to approve legislation to help soldiers sickened by burn pits

House approves bill to help veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’

House set to vote on help for veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’

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