North Carolina's junior U.S. Senator Richard Burr wants to co-sponsor a bill to give Department of Veterans Affairs health care to those exposed to contaminated water at the Marines' Camp Lejeune.
Sen. Kay Hagan said in a statement Wednesday that she will also push for a Senate hearing on the issue.
NC's Hagan backs bill on Camp Lejeune water - Charlotte, NC-
More stories related to this bill:
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/july282009/burr_lejeune_7-28-09.php
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/state/nc-senator-introduces-bill-on-lejeune-water-742509.html
http://www.news14.com/content/local_news/coastal/612560/bill-to-help-those-exposed-to-toxic-wells-at-lejeune/Default.aspx
I searched for the bill, but have yet to find the actual language. Soon as I do, I will post it up so we can follow it's progress. And of course, ring some phone, fill up those mailboxes and send our pleas to take care of our own!
ReplyDeleteThe link to the bill:
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