Hudson Valley News - State legislation proposes to help veterans exposed to depleted uranium

Hudson Valley News story: "State legislation proposes to help veterans exposed to depleted uranium

Ulster County Legislator Susan Zimet has been pressing for action on helping veterans exposed to depleted uranium (DU) to get the best screening and treatment available.

Zimet has found an ally in the state legislature ? Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. ?Basically he has chosen to pick up the battle on behalf of the veterans who are coming home incredibly sick and not getting the proper treatment that they need and deserve,' she said. 'He is going to be introducing legislation at the state level.?

The legislation would direct the New York State Division of Veterans? Affairs to aid any soldier or veteran in obtaining federal treatment services, including the best medical practices used to screen for DU. A task force would be established to study the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium.

Zimet joined Dinowitz in Manhattan for a news conference to announce the legislation.



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