Two bills are pending in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives that would restore disability benefits to hundreds of thousands of Vietnam Veterans suffering from Agent Orange-related illnesses.

WUN’s Frank Prosnitz chats with two Vietnam Veterans on this edition of The Open Forum on AM 1540 WADK Newport who are on a crusade to win benefits for thousands of Vietnam Veterans whose exposure to Agent Orange and other military toxins has caused serious long-term illnesses.

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