Mankato veteran pushed for new toxic burn pit legislation expanding health care benefits for veterans

"Proving your individual exposure in 1966 on a hill in South Vietnam, you know, when you have a known cancer that's associated with dioxin exposure, good luck -- and that's what this legislation removes," Michael McLaughlin said.

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