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Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
House defense bill would undo Pentagon’s abortion travel policy
The benefit in question provides reimbursement of travels costs to get access to otherwise noncovered reproductive health care services.
EPA to disband Red Hill oversight group amid Navy complaints
The group was formed to give residents an open line of communication with the military after fuel from Red Hill tainted Pearl Harbor’s drinking water.
By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat
Navy explores how to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of sailor uniforms
One Navy effort to move away from forever chemicals could change the way a shipboard jacket stays waterproof, according to budget documents.
Lawmakers seek to speed up claims for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims
The bill would cap attorney's fees, clarify jury trial option and expand courts to reduce case backlog.
By Todd South