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Unaware and Uncompensated: The UK Military’s Ignorance of the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Scandal

The BBC News from the UK put out a Podcast with Emma Fordes and Andrew Picken. It highlights the negligence on the UK and USA government to notify those British troops who were stationed at The Camp Lejeune Military base. The podcast featured some individuals who have been affected either by loosing a loved one or having suffered from cancer themselves.

Congressional Efforts to Accelerate Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims

Two members of Congress introduced the Camp Lejeune Justice Corrections Act to expedite claims for service members exposed to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune. Proposed by Reps. Greg Murphy and Deborah Ross, the bill updates the 2022 Act, ensuring the right to a jury trial, expanding jurisdiction, and capping attorney fees. The original Act allowed service members affected by contaminated water (1953-1987) to sue the government, but progress has been slow. This new bill aims to speed up the process and provide timely relief.

Operation DC

Frustrated by the government's handling of Camp Lejeune water poisoning victims, four widows journeyed to Washington DC. Tara Craver, who lost her husband, became an unwavering advocate. Leading 'Camp Lejeune Victims - The Faces,' a 3000-strong Facebook group, Tara and a small group turned to CBS News for visibility. I also reached out to Senator Rubio, expressing gratitude for supporting The Camp Lejeune Justice Act 2022."

The Final Vote

Senate approves benefits for Veterans to toxic water exposure. However, it was much more than that for us the Marine community whose loved one's where station at Camp Lejeune and have since died. This marks the day when we can now hold the government accountable for our loved one's death.

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