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On the recordOctober 31, 2023
If you learned of a disease that affected one out of four elderly veterans, an epidemic that caused significant harm, hospitalization costs, and often death, would you consider that worthy of research?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the importance of researching a critical health issue affecting veterans.

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