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Tom Udall: Our bill switches the burden of proof from the soldier to the government, where in such cases it rightfully belongs.

On the recordOctober 20, 2009
Our bill switches the burden of proof from the soldier to the government, where in such cases it rightfully belongs.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Stating that the government should prove a soldier's illness is not service-related.

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