Require public explanations for changes to exposure presumptions

Duckworth supports requiring the VA Secretary to publicly explain the reasons for denying a country recommended for presumed toxic exposures in the bill’s reviews, or for removing an existing presumption.

Context: The requirement is part of proposed legislation.

In their own words

publicly explain their justification for any denial of a country

The source

In Tribute to Veterans in Belleville, Duckworth Calls on ...

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