In the year of screenings, most exposure due to burn pits in Iraq or Agent Orange in Vietnam. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that they…
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Israel Denies Use of White Phosphorous Against Enemies
White House had expressed concerns regarding the possible illegal use of the substance as anti-personnel weapon. Israel responded to accusations this week that its military used white phosphorus…
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Pentagon Claims PFAS Use Necessary for National Security
Officials say the attempt to restrict “forever chemicals” would impact the production of weapons, uniforms, and other defense items. Officials with the Department of Defense recently informed Congress…
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EPA to Review Tire Rubber Preservative for Water Pollution Properties
Northwestern Tribal Nations claim the chemical is killing off local salmon. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they will review the environmental impact of a tire preservation…
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VA Seeks to Protect Veterans From Benefit Fraud
Online resource and outreach efforts are being made to protect veterans from scammers and promote benefit security. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a campaign to…
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VA Surpasses Fiscal Year 2023 Hiring Goal
The department hires more than 54,000 employees to sustain healthcare needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health officials announced they exceeded their fiscal 2023 hiring target of…
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HUD Invests in Lead Hazard Reduction
The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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Treasury Sanctions Four Russians in Political Rival Poisoning
The Russian government attempted to assassinate a vocal anti-corruption politician. The Department of the Treasury recently imposed sanctions on four Russian individuals for their involvement in the poisoning…
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USAF Discovers Carcinogen at Montana Nuclear Missile Base
Hundreds of troops and their families have reported cancer diagnoses and other illnesses. The U.S. Air Force has identified hazardous levels of a probable carcinogen at underground launch…
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA
The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…
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