(Washington, DC) — Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to see more urgency toward helping veterans during the coronavirus outbreak.
In the Weekly Democratic Address, Duckworth said she has introduced a bill to slash healthcare costs for former service members. It would ensure vets don’t have to pay more for vaccines or COVID-19 preventive services than other insured Americans. She argued a number of vets are more vulnerable to the virus because of their service. That includes those exposed to Agent Orange during Vietnam or burn pits in Iraq. The Illinois lawmaker also accused Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of trying to “slow-walk” the next relief package, and said it’s time to help Americans.
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