Wednesday, September 15, 2010

SGT. SHAFT: Fears of exposure to Agent Orange

SGT. SHAFT: Fears of exposure to Agent Orange

"This week Mr. Simpson blamed disabled Veterans for adding to our nation's budget deficit. His comments came just days after a Veterans Administration announcement that it is expanding eligibility for disability compensation to veterans suffering from three diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange, correcting a long running injustice.

"This is a change I have long advocated for and strongly applaud. I recognize the need to bring deficit spending under control but cutting funding for those that have helped to build and protect this nation and its ideals is unacceptable.

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