Coverage dated June 15, 2022 to June 16, 2022

Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

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The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.

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Fox News
Senate passes historic vote bringing health care relief to burn pit vets (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 15, 2022
Fox News's feed description
The Senate approved a bill to provide treatment for veterans sickened after inhaling toxic fumes from burn pits overseas, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.
WHEC Rochester
Senate OKs enhanced benefits for vets exposed to burn pits (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Jun 15, 2022
WHEC Rochester's feed description
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping expansion of health care and disability benefits for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in response to concerns about their exposure to toxic burn pits.
KTVB Boise
Senate passes bill expanding health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits (opens KTVB Boise)
Published Jun 15, 2022
KTVB Boise's feed description
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
Idaho Capital Sun
U.S. Senate passes landmark legislation to aid veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange (opens Idaho Capital Sun)
Published Jun 15, 2022
Idaho Capital Sun's feed description
The U.S. Senate passed legislation to expand eligibility for VA health care to 3.5 million veterans exposed to burn pits since 9/11.
KYMA Yuma
Senate passes bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Jun 15, 2022
KYMA Yuma's feed description
On June 16, the Senate passed a bill to help veterans who were affected by toxic burn pits.
Al Jazeera
US Senate passes bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 15, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
The bill would benefit some 3.5 million veterans who developed cancer and other illnesses after being exposed to fumes.
FOX 35 Orlando
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Jun 16, 2022
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
CNN
Senate passes historic bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service (opens CNN)
Published Jun 15, 2022
CNN's feed description
The Senate on Thursday passed historic legislation that would help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
Washington Examiner
Senate passes legislation to expand veterans healthcare, help burn pit victims (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 15, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation that would expand veterans' healthcare with a primary focus on victims who have suffered from the burn pits that were created in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sioux City Journal
Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Jun 15, 2022
Sioux City Journal's feed description
The Senate is expected to approve a large expansion of health care and disability benefits for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan in response to concerns about their exposure to toxic
PBS NewsHour
WATCH: Senate approves enhanced health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jun 15, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The Senate has approved a sweeping expansion of health care and disability benefits for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan in response to concerns about their exposure to toxic burn pits.
CBS News
Senate passes bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 15, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The legislation will expand benefits for veterans injured by their exposure to military burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Helena Independent Record
Senate passes veteran burn pit health care bill (opens Helena Independent Record)
Published Jun 16, 2022
Helena Independent Record's feed description
Veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange stepped closure to health coverage Thursday.

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