Article Title: Blue Water Veterans Act unanimously passed in the Senate
Snippet of Article: "... If signed by President Trump, the law will take effect at the start of 2020. The measure affects about 90,000 veterans who served on ships during Vietnam but never stepped foot in-country. If enacted, these veterans will be presumed exposed to toxic defoliant chemicals, like Agent Orange, while serving off the southern coast of Vietnam and entitled to benefits for service-connected disabilities. Depending on their level of disability, ‘blue water’ veterans would receive $1,200 to $1,700 in monthly compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Act also..."
Article Source: apwu.org
