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Kirsten Gillibrand: “It's long overdue that we afford them the benefits that they have earned.”

On the recordMay 18, 2010
It's long overdue that we afford them the benefits that they have earned.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand calls for overdue benefits for Vietnam veterans exposed to toxic chemicals.

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