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Sen. Tammy Duckworth plans to introduce legislation requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess toxic hazards more quickly. The proposal would expand access to health care and disability benefits, according to ABC News.
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If enacted, the proposal could affect veterans seeking care or disability benefits related to toxic hazards and the VA’s assessment process. The article does not specify the bill’s cost or scope.
Duckworth is expected to introduce the legislation; the article gives no date or details about its prospects in Congress.
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