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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "Congress has passed the Honoring Our PACT Act to help 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances...."

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Joaquin Castro tweeted the following:

"Congress has passed the Honoring Our PACT Act to help 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances.
Right now, technicalities are keeping the bill from becoming law. Negotiators need to put veterans first, put politics aside, and send the bill to the president's desk. (4/4)."
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Here are other recent tweets from Joaquin Castro:

"Today, SCOTUS ruled in favor of Le Roy Torres, a TX veteran who was forced out of his job with @TXDPS because of burn pit injuries from his service.
The ruling makes clear that federal law protects the rights of veterans who need accommodations to return to civilian jobs. (1/4)"
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"This is a victory for Le Roy and his wife Rosie, who have shown incredible strength. But its also a victory for all veterans. (2/4)"
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"In San Antonio, I represent thousands of veterans who fought bravely to defend our country. When they come home, we have an obligation to stand up for them like they stood up for us.

I was honored to file an amicus brief on Le Roys behalf. But the work doesnt stop now. (3/4)"
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