Number	24326
Subject	Government
Source	Chicago Tribune
State	IL
Year	2009
Publication Date	12/04/2009; 12/06/2009; 12/08/2009; 12/09/2009; 12/17/2009
Summary	This investigation reveals the high costs and consequences of herbicides, such as Agent Orange, used by the US military during the Vietnam War. Not only are the veterans suffering from the consequences of herbicides, but also the children of these veterans. These children suffer from multiple cancers, birth defects, and other conditions. The conditions have increased the financial compensation for the US veterans and their families. Furthermore, the US government has neglected to discover the impact of these herbicides on health and environmental conditions.
Category	Contest Entry
Pages	29
Keywords	US military; Vietnam War; US government; government; health; birth defects; defoliants; financial compensation; disability; veterans; families; US Department of Veterans Affairs
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