FlaSH UPDATE - Saturday, April 12, 2014
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
It's time to make S.1602 happen Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
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It's time to make S.1602 happen
Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
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Introduced in Senate (10/29/2013)
Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) select a medical center in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to serve as the national center for the diagnosis, treatment, and
research of health conditions of descendents (i.e., a biological child, grandchild, or great-grandchild) of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure; (2) establish an advisory board to advise the center to determine which health conditions result from exposure to toxic substances and to study and evaluate cases of exposure of current and former members of the Armed Forces to toxic substances; and (3) establish an Office of Extramural Research to conduct research on wounds, illnesses, injuries, and other conditions suffered by active members of
the Armed Forces resulting from exposure to toxic substances and to assist the Advisory Board in considering claims of exposure to toxic substances.
Extends eligibility for medical care and caregiver assistance to descendents of a veteran who was exposed to toxic substances while serving as a member of the Armed Forces if: (1) the descendent has a health condition resulting from exposure to toxic substances and is homebound due to such condition, and (2) the veteran has or had the same health condition.
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to declassify documents (other than documents that would materially and immediately threaten national security) related to any known incident in which not less than 100 member of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of disability.
Directs the VA Secretary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the DOD Secretary to jointly conduct a national outreach and education campaign directed at members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their family members to communicate information on incidents of exposure to toxic substances, health conditions resulting form such exposure, and the potential long-term effects of such exposure.
Support S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
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Keeping veterans in the know about effects of Agent Orange
http://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/2014 ... ent-orange
By Linda May , For The Macomb Daily
Keith King and his daughter Amy Applewhite testified before the U.S. Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on Thursday in favor of the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013.
S.1602, introduced by Connecticut senator Richard Blumenthal, deals with toxic substances used in times of war, and it offers scientific research into the effects of chemicals.
“Because of our ongoing struggle with the unfortunate legacy of Agent Orange, and because of our empathy for veterans of other conflicts, including the first Gulf War, with their still-undefined Gulf War illnesses, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, where exposure to fumes from burn pits will be their unwanted legacy, we will pull out all stops to work to ensure passage of S. 1602, and see that companion legislation is introduced in the House,” said John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America president.
VVA holds town hall meetings on the effects of chemicals, particularly the herbicide called Agent Orange on Vietnam veterans. King is president of the Veterans Support Foundation that supports the VVA’s service officer program via annual grants. Applewhite, 40, lives in Sterling Heights. They have spoken at many town halls.
“We were asked to come to Washington and testify because we’ve been going around telling our story that makes grown men cry,” King said.
READ MORE: http://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/2014 ... ent-orange
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
It's time to make S.1602 happen Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PVtsF4 ... e=youtu.be
It's time to make S.1602 happen
Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
FORWARD TO A FRIEND
TAKE ACTION - CONTACT YOUR SENATOR! VISIT CAPWIZ
Introduced in Senate (10/29/2013)
Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) select a medical center in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to serve as the national center for the diagnosis, treatment, and
research of health conditions of descendents (i.e., a biological child, grandchild, or great-grandchild) of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure; (2) establish an advisory board to advise the center to determine which health conditions result from exposure to toxic substances and to study and evaluate cases of exposure of current and former members of the Armed Forces to toxic substances; and (3) establish an Office of Extramural Research to conduct research on wounds, illnesses, injuries, and other conditions suffered by active members of
the Armed Forces resulting from exposure to toxic substances and to assist the Advisory Board in considering claims of exposure to toxic substances.
Extends eligibility for medical care and caregiver assistance to descendents of a veteran who was exposed to toxic substances while serving as a member of the Armed Forces if: (1) the descendent has a health condition resulting from exposure to toxic substances and is homebound due to such condition, and (2) the veteran has or had the same health condition.
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to declassify documents (other than documents that would materially and immediately threaten national security) related to any known incident in which not less than 100 member of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of disability.
Directs the VA Secretary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the DOD Secretary to jointly conduct a national outreach and education campaign directed at members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their family members to communicate information on incidents of exposure to toxic substances, health conditions resulting form such exposure, and the potential long-term effects of such exposure.
Support S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013
TAKE ACTION - CONTACT YOUR SENATOR! VISIT CAPWIZ
Keeping veterans in the know about effects of Agent Orange
http://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/2014 ... ent-orange
By Linda May , For The Macomb Daily
Keith King and his daughter Amy Applewhite testified before the U.S. Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on Thursday in favor of the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013.
S.1602, introduced by Connecticut senator Richard Blumenthal, deals with toxic substances used in times of war, and it offers scientific research into the effects of chemicals.
“Because of our ongoing struggle with the unfortunate legacy of Agent Orange, and because of our empathy for veterans of other conflicts, including the first Gulf War, with their still-undefined Gulf War illnesses, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, where exposure to fumes from burn pits will be their unwanted legacy, we will pull out all stops to work to ensure passage of S. 1602, and see that companion legislation is introduced in the House,” said John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America president.
VVA holds town hall meetings on the effects of chemicals, particularly the herbicide called Agent Orange on Vietnam veterans. King is president of the Veterans Support Foundation that supports the VVA’s service officer program via annual grants. Applewhite, 40, lives in Sterling Heights. They have spoken at many town halls.
“We were asked to come to Washington and testify because we’ve been going around telling our story that makes grown men cry,” King said.
READ MORE: http://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/2014 ... ent-orange