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Military veterans who were exposed to dangerous chemicals can now directly enroll in VA health care without first applying for benefits, eight years earlier than the 2022 PACT Act originally called for. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called the move "simple justice."
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According to the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, the amount of harmful chemical 1,4-dioxane in household products across Long Island is likely decreasing. However, manufacturers are finding ways to keep using the chemical above the allowed limits.
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Three Connecticut residents have filed class action lawsuits against Connecticut Water and Aquarion, claiming they have not done enough to get PFAS chemicals out of their water supply.
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In a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) received word that VA Secretary Denis McDonough is committed to expanding medical coverage for veterans who served in Uzbekistan between 2001-2005.
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Long Island volunteers will have their blood samples tested for 1,4-dioxane as part of a new study. The goal is to see if they were exposed to the toxic chemical, aside from drinking water.