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The VA's new smoking ban is sparking complaints from some veterans and employees
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Air Force veteran Ronald West, 70, said he leaves his hospital room several times a day to smoke outside the Tampa VA property., Credit: Stephanie Colombini/American Homefront
The VA has eliminated the designated smoking areas at its hospitals, clinics, and other buildings. It's a difficult transition for some patients, v...

Bought by KPBS and Colorado Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 03:33
  • Purchases: 2
The Pentagon has settled a lawsuit over allegedly defective earplugs. Now veterans are suing, too.
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Gen. William J. Gothard (right) receives a spent shell casing as part of his 2014 retirement ceremony at Fort Jackson, S.C. Gothard says his 36 years of service left him with hearing loss and tinnitus., Credit: Shantelle Campbell / U.S. Army
The settlement with earplug manufacturer 3M has focused attention on service-related hearing loss, one of the most common health problems among vet...

Bought by KPBS, WUSF, Texas Public Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KPCC and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2019
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 6

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