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After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been a very long and frustrating road for veterans. Nick Schifrin looks at the PACT Act and the families who have paid a heavy price. ....
By NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 27, 2021 WASHINGTON The House and Senate are making coordinated efforts to help veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be caused by toxic exposure during overseas deployments. Lawmakers have introduced two dozen bills this congressional session to address the difficulty these veterans face in securing benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The House and Senate veterans’ affairs committees announced Tuesday they would hold coordinated hearings to look at all the legislation. The Senate committee scheduled a hearing Wednesday, and the House hearing is planned May 5. “It is critical that we hear from experts and veteran stakeholders as we figure out the best way to care for all veterans who’ve been exposed to toxic substances – regardless of where or when they’ve served,” said Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., the chairman of the House committee. ....
By NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 13, 2021 WASHINGTON – Comedian Jon Stewart, serious and impatient, prodded lawmakers Tuesday to help veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be caused by toxic exposures during overseas deployments. Stewart became a fierce advocate for 9/11 responders who developed illnesses from the toxic fumes at the destroyed World Trade Center. He recently turned his attention to veterans suffering from diseases caused by exposure to burn pits and other toxic environments since the Gulf War. Stewart spoke in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars headquarters Tuesday, surrounded by veterans suffering from cancers and respiratory conditions and families of veterans who had died. He vowed to draw attention to the lawmakers who oppose aid for the veterans. ....