[CPEO-MEF] HEALTH: "Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act"

[Lenny Siegel <lennysiegel@gmail.com>]

Bayh proposes bill for veterans affected by chemical hazards

By Sarah Bloom
Indiana Daily Student
October 28, 2009


Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., recently introduced a bill that would extend 
health care coverage to veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals in the 
line of duty.

The bill, called Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards 
Act of 2009, would extend veterans’ eligibility for medical services and 
would recognize a veteran’s report of exposure as sufficient proof to 
receive medical care.

“The Indiana National Guard is all for any legislation that will provide 
health care to service members who were subjected to these chemicals,” 
Lt. Col. Deedra


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For the entire article, see
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=71403

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
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