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In last hours of presidency, Trump signs executive order for veterans who served at toxic base after 9/11 By Catherine Herridge, Jessica Kegu
Updated on: January 27, 2021 / 9:04 AM / CBS News Vets react to executive order on toxic base
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that recognizes veterans who served at a toxic military base in Uzbekistan and mandates a comprehensive study of any health consequences related to toxic exposure at the base.
The move in the final hours of Trump s presidency comes after a six-month CBS News investigation prompted Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller to draft an executive order for the president s consideration and a bipartisan Congressional investigation into the cases of sick service members who served at Karshi-Khanabad, or K2, after 9/11.
Since Austin retired from military service only four years ago, he will need a waiver from both the Senate and the House to serve in Biden's Cabinet.