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Wisconsin veterans feel effects of chemical warfare used in Vietnam

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The federal government has recognized three more illnesses associated with the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.Danielle Kaeding reports, veterans in southwestern Wisconsin are looking to see if they’re eligible for benefits…

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