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Burn pit bill awaits Biden's signature after passing Senate

A bill that would provide healthcare benefits to some 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars now awaits President Biden's signature after passing in the Senate Tuesday. Rosie Torres, founder of Burn Pits 360, a nonprofit for veterans exposed to toxins, spoke to CBS News.
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