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NYTIMES (Hiroko Tabuchi) - E.P.A. Clears a Weedkiller, Saying It Won’t Push Species to Extinction

The finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans.

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Sourcehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/climate/epa-atrazine-endangered-species-maha.html
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STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Vietnam veteran exposed to Agent Orange and his disabled daughter challenge law that denies her benefits | Stars and Stripes

The Christoforos are challenging a law that restricts VA benefits to children with birth defects connected to a parent’s Agent Orange exposure.

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Sourcehttps://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-04-27/vietnam-veteran-daughter-agent-orange-21505314.html
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STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Bill to advance research into birth defects among children of toxic-exposed veterans passes Senate committee | Stars and Stripes

Two other bills were passed: one ensuring that veterans from classified missions can receive full benefits, and one to strengthen emergency response.

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Sourcehttps://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-03-19/birth-defects-children-toxic-exposed-veterans-21120297.html
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