Biden promoted the aid as he visited a Delaware National Guard facility named for his late son, Beau.
President Joe Biden urged military veterans on Friday to take advantage of new healthcare opportunities under legislation that he signed in August.President Joe Biden urged military veterans on Friday to take advantage of new healthcare opportunities under legislation that he signed in August. He promoted the aid as he visited a Delaware National Guard facility named for his late son, Beau.
The administration has been hosting scores of events around the country to draw attention to the new benefits. More than 730,000 veterans have already received screenings, according to the White House. As he started his speech, the president said his wife, first Lady Jill Biden, warned him, "Joe, don't get emotional."The legislation, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, was passed by Congress after years of advocacy by veterans.
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