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Charles Skelton: “I appreciate the effort of all the Members involved in this issue and thank them for bringing it to the attention of the…”

On the recordMay 18, 2000
I appreciate the effort of all the Members involved in this issue and thank them for bringing it to the attention of the House. We need to do the right thing for these people who through the course of providing for the defense of our Nation received injury due to exposure to hazardous materials. I support the amendment and I certainly encourage its adoption.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Addressing the need for support for veterans injured by hazardous materials.

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