| 单词 | Agent Orange |
| 例句 | He told her the insignia on his uniform meant he was a crewmember on a helicopter that sprayed Agent Orange. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I think for a moment what I do know of herbicides, ranging from less toxic solutions like vinegar, salt, and dish soap to something like Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He had been ordered out many times on “search and destroy” missions after planes had sprayed the herbicide Agent Orange to kill any vegetation in their path. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Ellsberg knew the cause—American planes buzzed 150 feet above the treetops, spraying a defoliant known as Agent Orange. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Agent Orange was later linked to cancer and birth defects in Vietnamese and Americans who were heavily exposed to it. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z No Agent Orange in her family, we checked the records, you can never be too careful. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Just like the chemicals that made up Agent Orange. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She spoke with people who had been forced to come to the city after their villages had been destroyed by American bombs, their crops wiped out by Agent Orange. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He wasn’t worried about Agent Orange, but going up in a helicopter every day in a war zone was dangerous, and they both knew it. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Besides increasing advisors, he had authorized the spraying of highly toxic Agent Orange and other defoliants to destroy enemy cover in the jungle, as well as rice crops in areas controlled by the Viet Cong. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z This "lawyer and mediator in one" began his career working pro bono to obtain compensation for Vietnam veterans hurt by Agent Orange. 'Who Gets What': compensating for calamity 2012-07-25T21:47:11Z Sadly, Dan passed away eight years ago following complications related to Agent Orange, Fox 17 reports. Burger King manager finds customer's lost wedding ring after two week search 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z It was just another day, 10 or more years after the last time he’d breathed Agent Orange. I took my dead father to a Red Sox game 2013-03-09T15:00:00Z I knew I wanted to write about Agent Orange and the stories of children of Vietnam vets, about how Vietnam affects them. Transgender Playwrights: ‘We Should Get to Tell Our Own Stories First’ 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z In the present political moment, however, with the president that he calls Agent Orange in the White House, he is, obviously, unrepentant. Spike Lee: ‘I get no joy from being right. I wanted progress’ 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z Traces of Agent Orange that still contaminate the soil in parts of Vietnam also continue to pose lingering medical issues for the people of the country. Vietnam War-themed bar in Australia apologizes following backlash over 'horrific' decor 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z At the height of his fame, he broke important news about Agent Orange. Review | In Russell Banks’s ‘Foregone,’ a dying man comes clean 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z “He’s going to do what Agent Orange tell him to do,” said Lee, using his favored nickname for President Donald Trump. Spike Lee on what’s different about these protests 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Some notable inventions: stealth aircraft, armed drones, Agent Orange and even the internet. Paperback Row 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z “I think it’s apt that Agent Orange would appear in a film about Vietnam,” Lee says. What makes an American a patriot? Spike Lee has some answers 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z “Agent Orange,” as Lee’s fans know, is the filmmaker’s preferred name for President Trump. Perspective | Spike Lee on his role as an artist in tumultuous times: ‘I’m built for this’ 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z At one point, the members of Mellas' Bravo Company cough and curse as a plane overhead mistakenly dusts them with Agent Orange. 'Matterhorn': an epic journey through the fog and filth of war 2010-04-02T23:05:00Z It stops for its penultimate date at the Gorge on Saturday, with dozens of bands, including Agent Orange, Andrew W.K., The Week Ahead: Warped Tour, Levon Helm and 'Wildest Dream' are arts highlights 2010-08-04T21:57:00Z Although he refuses to utter the president’s name — “Who? Oh, Agent Orange” — Lee admits that while making “BlacKkKlansman,” “everything was done knowing that this guy had the nuclear code.” Spike Lee’s movie about a black cop infiltrating the KKK is a subtweet of Donald Trump 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z A crooned electronic track, Vietnam, compares his ex-lover's silence to both a nuclear bomb and Agent Orange without running the risk of over-dramatising. John Grant – review 2013-05-18T15:00:03Z Thanks to Agent Orange, he has cancer as well. ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’ Captures a Young Immigrant’s Troubles and Ecstasies 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z “I’m not really sure I authorized Agent Orange — I don’t remember it,” he says, “but it certainly occurred, the use of it occurred while I was secretary.” Three Great Documentaries to Stream 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “Agent Orange refused to repudiate the Klan, the alt-right and the Nazis,” he told Hollywood Reporter. In a film festival far, far away, Cannes puts art over commerce 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z “Let’s see what’s happened when we wake up on November 4th. Because regardless of what’s happening now, if Agent Orange gets reelected, then it’s been in vain.” Perspective | Spike Lee on his role as an artist in tumultuous times: ‘I’m built for this’ 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Yearout lost his legs because of repercussions from Agent Orange poisoning from his service in Vietnam, he said. How a French Artist Turned a Stay in North Carolina Into Conceptual Art 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z Continuing on about what next awaited the country, Maher said, “Now we need to see how deep President Trump’s relationship with Russia is, or as the Russians call him, “Agent Orange.” WATCH: Pre 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z Some people think the high level of disfigurement in children in Vietnam is a legacy of the Americans' use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam war. TV review: The Baby with a New Face - Extraordinary People; Kitchen Wars 2012-06-28T21:00:03Z The bar's interior also reportedly features an orange motif, which critics claim is inspired by Agent Orange, a chemical weapon used in the war. Vietnam War-themed bar in Australia apologizes following backlash over 'horrific' decor 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z “It has to be contemporary. So that was the hip thing that we did. Otherwise it’s a period piece. We had to connect David Duke to Agent Orange today.” Spike Lee Turns a Period Piece Into a Protest of the Trump Era 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z This time, pointedly, it is directed toward the occupant of the White House, Agent Orange. Spike Lee: ‘I get no joy from being right. I wanted progress’ 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z “I was watching TV, my brother Anderson Cooper. Agent Orange” — his nickname for President Trump — “the Klan, the alt right, David Duke. They wrote the ending.” Spike Lee Takes on the Klan 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z A Vietnam veteran, suffering from Agent Orange exposure, and his gender-nonconforming children navigate the tricky terrain of memory, love and harm in Basil Kreimendahl’s play, currently in previews and opening on Sunday. 10 Things to Do Now in NYC 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z After decades of suffering from illnesses he believes were caused by exposure to Agent Orange, he is putting his faith in a regime advocated by the Church of Scientology. Vietnamese turn to Scientology to treat Agent Orange victims 2013-04-04T13:01:00Z While Daddy, who works in the oil fields of Leechfield, where Agent Orange is manufactured, has a sweet steady Texas grit, Mother has what her daughter calls East Coast longings. Review: ‘The Liars’ Club,’ by Mary Karr 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Mai Nguyen-Long’s “Vomit Girl” and “Specimen” sculpture series hover between playful and macabre as they grapple with the aftermath of Agent Orange bombings in Vietnam. Berlin Biennale Wrestles With Big Issues (and Itself) 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Before McDonald’s father died from the effects of exposure to Agent Orange, he told his 17-year-old son that he didn’t have to serve. Eager to serve, retired Marine Capt. Bryce McDonald continues a legacy at UCLA 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z At the far end of the exhibition is a photograph, printed very large, of a young Vietnamese woman damaged from birth by the effects of the chemical herbicide Agent Orange. James Nachtwey: The last of the great photojournalists 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The herbicide 2,4-D was developed as a biochemical weapon that would later be used in Agent Orange. Is there any such thing as a guilt-free lawn in L.A.? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Just as Agent Orange, napalm and carpet bombing in Vietnam didn’t hasten the war’s conclusion, neither will cluster munitions be the “game changer” that will noticeably affect the outcome of the current conflict in Ukraine. Cluster munitions: Lessons of Agent Orange 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z American armed forces are not known to have used lethal chemical weapons in battle since 1918, though during the Vietnam War they used herbicides like Agent Orange that were harmful to humans. U.S. Is Destroying the Last of Its Once-Vast Chemical Weapons Arsenal 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Last year, she was diagnosed with leukemia, which she attributes to contamination from Agent Orange during a short stint with the U.S. Pippa Garner’s Wild Ride 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z And in 1979, he detailed the impact of the herbicide Agent Orange on American troops returning from Vietnam. Richard Severo, Times Reporter in Internal Clash Over Book, Dies at 90 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Parkinson’s disease, an inner ear disorder and other neurological problems, all likely caused by the Vietnam vet’s exposure to the infamous defoliant Agent Orange, made it difficult for him to move. Florida center says ‘Grey Team’ technology, exercise help veterans overcome PTSD and other ailments 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Like Agent Orange that caused birth defects in the children of those exposed, cluster bombs will bring disfigurement and death to Ukrainian children for many years to come. Cluster munitions: Lessons of Agent Orange 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z This kind of recognition and respect, as well as continuing material assistance, matters a lot if Agent Orange — the “last ghost of war” — is finally to be exorcised. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Try harder on images for birds in D.C. area 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Agent Orange “was the furthest thing from his mind” when he arrived, reports Black. Review | Vietnam’s toxic legacy continues, and Agent Orange looms large 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z He also researched the toxic chemical Agent Orange when he was stationed at the Pentagon. Theodore Kanamine dies; Japanese American prison camp survivor who became Army general 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z In the center’s gym, Kalfon talked about walking through Vietnam jungles still wet with Agent Orange, the herbicide sprayed by the U.S. from planes to kill the brush where enemy soldiers hid. Florida center says ‘Grey Team’ technology, exercise help veterans overcome PTSD and other ailments 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z When the toxic spill from a railroad derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was set afire, dioxin, a chemical in Agent Orange, was likely created. Opinion | East Palestine residents should look to Agent Orange victims 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z In the meantime, several hundred thousand Vietnamese cope with the severe disabilities they’ve had since birth, disabilities linked to Agent Orange. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Try harder on images for birds in D.C. area 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Bailey and Ford eventually invested $17 million in projects aimed at alleviating the fallout from Agent Orange and raised $30 million more from other sources. Review | Vietnam’s toxic legacy continues, and Agent Orange looms large 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The resolution also cites the veterans’ exposure to toxic defoliation chemicals known as Agent Orange used extensively by the U.S. during the war. Lawmakers introduce resolution to give formal apology for treatment of Vietnam vets 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Many of the veterans had long complained about health problems they said were caused by the Agent Orange defoliant the American military used during the war. In a First, South Korea Is Ordered to Compensate Vietnam War Victim 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z As a civilian accompanying my journalist husband, I did not think of myself as a veteran of combat — and in my mind, only vets were victims of Agent Orange. Opinion | East Palestine residents should look to Agent Orange victims 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Those include Agent Orange, which was used for deforestation during the Vietnam War, and burn pits, where trash was destroyed on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biden to talk expanded veterans benefits in Delaware 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Eugenio told Ron he had had treatment, that doctors had traced the cancer back to Agent Orange from his time in Vietnam and that everything was fine. Ron Rivera shields his team from chaos. He got that trait from his mother. 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z She helped pass a bill guaranteeing health and compensation benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Both candidates courting veterans in Nevada Senate race 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z He returned regularly to Vietnam after the war to shoot assignments, run photo workshops and photograph victims of Agent Orange, a carcinogenic defoliant sprayed by the American military to clear jungles there. Tim Page, Gonzo Photographer of Vietnam War, Is Dead at 78 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The Vietnamese people suffered countless deaths from Agent Orange. Opinion | East Palestine residents should look to Agent Orange victims 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The act also extends more help to Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange and to veterans exposed to radiation or other hazards during their service. America honors its promise to veterans after all with PACT Act 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z It adds hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure. How one California family helped win new benefits for sickened vets 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z The bill not only expands health and disability benefits for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans but contains provisions to aid more Vietnam-era vets exposed to Agent Orange. Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The bill adds hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure. EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The legislation would also benefit many Vietnam War-era veterans by including high blood pressure on the list of conditions presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “My wife kind of started the phrase, that it’s this generation’s Agent Orange, and it truly is,” Kepner said. How one California family helped win new benefits for sickened vets 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Passage of the bill will cap years of advocacy work by veterans groups and others who liken burn pits to the Agent Orange herbicide that Vietnam era veterans were exposed to in Southeast Asia. Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The bill will also expand coverage of health issues caused by Agent Orange, a toxic deforestation spray used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. U.S. Senate votes to advance burn pits victims' bill in move toward final vote 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Also, veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa and Johnston Atoll will be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z And it would extend Agent Orange presumptions to veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam and American Samoa. Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The two senators said the bill would also affect veterans who served in Vietnam, expanding the number of illnesses presumed related to exposure to Agent Orange to include hypertension. Lawmakers reach deal to help veterans exposed to burn pits 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The legislation would also benefit many Vietnam War-era veterans by including high blood pressure in the list of conditions presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Army, fought in Vietnam and dealt for years with post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange, he said. NYC’s first-ever Japanese heritage parade set for next month 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z He took a breath, then furiously recounted the U.S. government’s record of dropping the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and spraying the herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, which devastated forests and caused birth defects. In India, a U.S. partner, Modi’s base is inundated with anti-U.S. commentary on Ukraine 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Activists often compare burn pits to Agent Orange, the herbicide the military used to clear jungles in the Vietnam War. Opinion | Veterans exposed to hazardous burn pits may finally get the help they deserve 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z He pointed out that new illnesses, including bladder cancer, were still being added as possible outcomes of exposure to Agent Orange, some as recently as last year. In Texas, Biden Says New Legislation Could Expand Benefits for Burn Pit Victims 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z And, it would extend Agent Orange presumptions to veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam and American Samoa. Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z It also adds hypertension to the list of illnesses that Vietnam veterans are presumed to have developed because of exposure to Agent Orange. House to vote on bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z For example, have our frontline soldiers been exposed to Agent Orange? COVID-19 science or blind compliance 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z This spring, doctors identified his cancer as one of those linked to exposure to Agent Orange, the defoliant used during the war. Oregon hospitals overwhelmed by COVID postpone care for cancer patients, ‘hope they come back’ 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Speaking to an audience of veterans and lawmakers, Mr. Biden said it had taken years for researchers and lawmakers to better understand the harmful effects of Agent Orange, the defoliant used in the Vietnam War. In Texas, Biden Says New Legislation Could Expand Benefits for Burn Pit Victims 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Others pointed to past instances of forced exposure to vaccines or chemical agents, dating back to radiation tests and Agent Orange in Vietnam, as a potential explanation for the vaccine hesitancy that remains so pervasive. Vaccine resistance in the military remains strong, a dilemma for Pentagon as mandate looms 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z "I was in the area where Agent Orange was dropped and nobody knew anything about it for years and years," he said. Vietnam vet with stage 4 cancer gets VIP seats at Minnesota Twins game 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Lindell reminded me of my own Uncle Bob, a Vietnam War veteran with a greased-lightning demeanor who bears the horrid wounds of Agent Orange. Mike Lindell promises his "cyber symposium" will be bigger than Elvis' 1973 Hawaii concert 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z In recent years, Callagan has consulted maps showing hot spots where Agent Orange was sprayed in Vietnam. Oregon hospitals overwhelmed by COVID postpone care for cancer patients, ‘hope they come back’ 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z He wound up serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, and he wears a baseball cap that says “Agent Orange Health Club, Life Member.” Buffalo Soldiers taught horsemanship at segregated West Point. Soon a statue will honor their service. 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z For decades, Vietnam veterans were denied care for exposure to defoliants such as Agent Orange. Bills touted by Jon Stewart may help millions of veterans get care for toxic exposure 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z They argued that the companies that supplied Agent Orange to the U.S. government were aware of the herbicide’s toxicity and acted without coercion. French court dismisses landmark case against the U.S. makers of Agent Orange 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z American bombers dropped tens of millions of litres of Agent Orange defoliant in Vietnam and Laos to deprive North Vietnamese fighters of camouflage and food between 1962 and 1971. Agent Orange: French court rejects lawsuit against chemical companies 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Tran’s lawyers said they will argue at the appeal court that the companies were not coerced into producing Agent Orange. French court dismisses case over Agent Orange use in Vietnam 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The 1991 Agent Orange Act paved the way for hundreds of thousands of U.S. veterans to qualify for Veterans Affairs disability benefits in the following years. French court to decide landmark case against the U.S. makers of Agent Orange 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z The proposed bills would expand care and benefits to Vietnam-era veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and elsewhere. Bills touted by Jon Stewart may help millions of veterans get care for toxic exposure 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The U.S. military deployed or tested Agent Orange and similar chemicals in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, the Korean demilitarized zone and Laos between the early 1960s and 1971. French court dismisses landmark case against the U.S. makers of Agent Orange 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z She says she is suffering from the effects of Agent Orange, including Type-2 diabetes and a rare insulin allergy. Agent Orange: French court rejects lawsuit against chemical companies 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z While some Americans may prefer to forget its atrocities, and Vietnam is focused on forgiveness and the future, the wounds of Agent Orange victims still demand attention. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z “A lot of what people impacted by Agent Orange are looking for is acknowledgment and recognition that they've been harmed by these chemical companies.” French court to decide landmark case against the U.S. makers of Agent Orange 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z The documentary “The People vs. Agent Orange” follows two women in their 70s who are pushing for accountability regarding the deployment of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. New movies to stream this week: ‘The Inheritance,’ ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ and more 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z The name Agent Orange has become synonymous with the destructive legacy of the Vietnam War. Review: 'The People vs. Agent Orange' documentary chronicles the ongoing fight 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z She filed a lawsuit in 2014 in France against firms that produced and sold the Agent Orange, including U.S. multinational companies Dow Chemical and Monsanto, now owned by German giant Bayer. Activists back French-Vietnamese woman’s Agent Orange case 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z Agent Orange, the most widely used of those defoliants, destroyed five million acres of Vietnamese forests and damaged some 500,000 acres of cropland. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z NGOs allege that the chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange knew about the risks but did not halt its use or reduce the toxicity. French court to decide landmark case against the U.S. makers of Agent Orange 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z A French court is set to hear a landmark case against more than a dozen companies that supplied the US with the notorious chemical Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Vietnam War survivor Tran To Nga — whose post-war offspring live with numerous biological hardships — has turned to French courts as a way to sue the companies that made and marketed Agent Orange. Review: 'The People vs. Agent Orange' documentary chronicles the ongoing fight 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z “That’s where lies the crime, the tragedy because with Agent Orange, it doesn’t stop. It is passed on from one generation to the next,” Tran said. Activists back French-Vietnamese woman’s Agent Orange case 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z The first time I heard of Agent Orange was in 1980 when I was 7 years old and living in South Vietnam. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z It took decades for the U.S. government to acknowledge that Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Vietnam War, was harmful to American military troops who were exposed to it. Post 9/11 military needs on Biden’s mind in VA secretary search 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z She is also seeking recognition of the damage Agent Orange caused to the environment. Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The fight for presuming illnesses related to exposure is similar to the plight of Vietnam veterans, who for decades were denied care for exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange. Jon Stewart urges health-care law for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z As a young naval officer, standing watch off the shore of Vietnam, he breathed in air filled with Agent Orange being dumped at the end of flights. Opinion | How could anyone, much less the president, reduce the sacrifice and value of our war dead? 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Not Ms. Nguyệt, who wept with me in the yard of the Thanh Xuân Peace Village, an orphanage that provides charity care for Agent Orange victims near Hanoi where I volunteered organizing activities for kids. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z However, doctors detected traces of the toxic chemical used in Agent Orange in his blood. Putin critic Alexei Navalny's 'poisoning' is the latest in a long line of alleged Kremlin-backed hits 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Ms Cabanes described the toxicity of Agent Orange as "absolutely phenomenal". Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The US military has buried hazardous chemicals, including Agent Orange, at nearly 90 sites around the island. 'Our children's lives on the line': the ongoing battle for Guam 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z He said doctors discovered signs of Agent Orange, the toxic herbicide used during the war, in his blood and told him it was likely the cause of his vision loss. Technology bridges the gap to better sight 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Ms. Nguyệt and her son are among the several million Vietnamese estimated by the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange, or the VAVA, to be living with the horrific consequences of the defoliant campaign. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Some anti-Trump signs were also present, including “Go Back to Your Bunker” and “Trump 45 Agent Orange.” Five Months After Celebrating the Economy in Wisconsin, Trump Returns to a Different Place 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z However, as he told the hosts of “The View” in a recent appearance, he refuses to use the president’s name, instead opting to refer to him as “Agent Orange.” Spike Lee apologizes for defending Woody Allen: 'My Words Were WRONG' 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z This equipment is Agent Orange in the vegetable garden. Opinion | The police-violence story has many sides 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z "The aim of these bills together is to lay that foundation to prevent what is the hardship that our Vietnam veterans faced with Agent Orange." Exclusive: Tulsi Gabbard pushing for VA reform with new burn pit legislation 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z It is long overdue that comprehensive actions be taken to help all victims of Agent Orange, regardless of their nationalities. Opinion | America, Please Don’t Forget the Victims of Agent Orange 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z I knew they were going to ask me questions about Agent Orange and what’s happening in America. Spike Lee takes on Vietnam and the turmoil of the Trump era in Netflix's 'Da 5 Bloods' 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z Over the years the Dow complex has manufactured a range of products including Saran Wrap, Styrofoam, Agent Orange and mustard gas. Dam Failure Threatens a Dow Chemical Complex and Superfund Cleanup 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Some herbicides developed during the 1940s such as 2,4,5-T, a major ingredient in Agent Orange, were later banned because of their toxicity. How big corporations are poisoning our farms 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z After he was named to the bench in 1967 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, he presided over groundbreaking mass tort cases involving the use of asbestos and the Vietnam-era defoliant Agent Orange. A Legal Lion Lays Down His Gavel With a Ruling of ‘Love, Not Hate’ 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z While in Vietnam, Holliman said, he was exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical the American military used to kill vegetation. Payment dispute keeps vet from using prosthetic legs 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Former VA secretary David Shulkin in 2017 tried to get additional diseases such as Parkinson’s on a VA list of conditions that are tied to Agent Orange, but the White House opposed that recommendation. Budget deal advances VA private care program backed by Trump 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Former VA secretary David Shulkin in 2017 tried to get additional diseases such as Parkinson’s on a VA list of conditions that are tied to Agent Orange, but the White House opposed that recommendation. Budget deal advances VA private care program backed by Trump 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z U.S. military commanders, worried about the potential health risks to their troops, had flashbacks to the Vietnam War, when U.S. forces sprayed Agent Orange — a toxic defoliant — over tropical jungles. In confidential documents, U.S. officials said almost everything they did to end opium farming in Afghanistan backfired 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z U.S. military commanders, worried about the potential health risks to their troops, had flashbacks to the Vietnam War, when U.S. forces sprayed Agent Orange – a toxic defoliant – over tropical jungles. In confidential documents, U.S. officials said almost everything they did to end opium farming in Afghanistan backfired 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z The other involved developing a way to measure levels of the toxin dioxin in Vietnam War veterans who had been exposed to Agent Orange. Searching for a killer: Inside the CDC’s scramble to solve a mysterious vaping disease 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, his time in Vietnam eventually robbed him of his sight, thanks to Agent Orange exposure. Georgia editorial roundup 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Researchers said this was the second-highest level of dioxins in eggs ever measured in Asia - only behind an area of Vietnam contaminated by the chemical weapon Agent Orange. Western plastics 'poisoning Indonesian food chain' 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Military service members looking for compensation after their exposure to the herbicide and defoliant chemical known as Agent Orange during the Vietnam War are still fighting an uphill battle. Veterans face more delays on Agent Orange relief 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Rutherford said he repeatedly heard things like “the government told me Roundup was safe forever, the government told soldiers that Agent Orange was safe forever” — only to later be informed of previously unforeseen risks. When residents say "no" to aerial mosquito spraying 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z Senate and was the mastermind behind the Montgomery GI Bill and the Agent Orange Act. Lane Evans showed America how to be a hero in Congress 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Forty-four years after U.S. forces left Vietnam, there are still Vietnamese babies born with birth defects from the American military's use of Agent Orange. "The destruction of a society": First the U.S. invaded Iraq — then we left it poisoned 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Reports sometimes refer to CS incorrectly as a nerve agent or confuse it with mustard gas or Agent Orange. Restrict use of riot-control chemicals 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Shulkin made the three additions to the Agent Orange list with the knowledge that the provision had expired. Veterans face more delays on Agent Orange relief 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z A landscape once denuded by napalm and later Agent Orange is carpeted in green, a winter home for red-crowned cranes. Wildlife thrives among the land mines along Korea’s DMZ. But for how long? 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z In the Agent Orange litigation, Vietnam War veterans were allowed to sue chemical companies decades after a settlement was reached because the compensation fund was depleted by the time they developed their diseases. Explainer: What are the obstacles to Bayer settling Roundup lawsuits? 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Justice Stevens later recused himself from ruling on a case involving war veterans’ exposure to Agent Orange, an herbicide linked to cancer and other diseases. John Paul Stevens, longtime leader of Supreme Court’s liberal wing, dies at 99 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Meanwhile Tom Dart asks why businesses in Colorado are suing the military over the use of a chemical that has tainted water supplies and is being called “Agent Orange 2.0”. US briefing: India election, Trump's bank records and an extinction crisis 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z “The veterans are starting to call this Agent Orange 2.0,” he said. A trail of toxicity: the US military bases making people sick 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z He saw the country doused in napalm and Agent Orange. Reading ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ in Baghdad: What Vonnegut taught me about what comes after war 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange are polluting the environment in Vietnam, including its food supply, 50 years later. Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute Vietnam environment, researchers say 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 1998, which is on the Pentagon’s list on illnesses that Vietnam veterans receive compensation for because of Agent Orange. Barry Kramer, who covered the Vietnam War for AP, dead at 78 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z “This is our generation’s Agent Orange,” said Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, referring to an herbicide known to sicken veterans in Vietnam. Congress Poised to Help Veterans Exposed to ‘Burn Pits’ Over Decades of War 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z They handled Agent Orange, the cancer-causing defoliant, but they handled it on carriers and ships in coastal waters. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Navy veterans from Vietnam War win Agent Orange benefits case. Court dismisses Maryland lawsuit over health-care law that also challenged Matthew Whitaker’s appointment 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z During the Vietnam War, U.S. aircraft sprayed more than 20 million gallons of herbicides – including Agent Orange – on the country's forests, crops and wetlands. Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute Vietnam environment, researchers say 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z I quickly dubbed it “Agent Orange chicken,” for it was redolent of the darkest days of chemical warfare. Things are really heating up in our kitchen. Send help! 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z “It took decades and decades for the U.S. government to acknowledge that Agent Orange created devastating health effects for soldiers,” Ms. Klobuchar said. Congress Poised to Help Veterans Exposed to ‘Burn Pits’ Over Decades of War 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found Blue Water Navy veterans are eligible for disability benefits under the Agent Orange Act of 1991, overturning a Veterans Affairs administrative decision. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Advocates for the blue water sailors point to studies that show exposure to Agent Orange occurred through contaminated water funneled into ships’ distillation systems and used for drinking, laundry and cleaning. ‘Blue water’ Navy veterans from Vietnam-era win Agent Orange benefits case 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z He also came home with health problems the U.S. government has linked to exposure to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange. The ‘blue water’ Navy veterans of the Vietnam War battle Agent Orange 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z “This is still not being addressed, even after how we have seen our Vietnam veterans suffered from Agent Orange exposure.” Bipartisan support grows on the Hill for reform of burn pit vet support system 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z “And it wasn’t that hard to do. So much of this hate stuff is recycled. Agent Orange did not come up with the slogan ‘Make America Great Again.’ 'BlacKkKlansman': Spike Lee's urgent message about terrorism, truth and Donald Trump - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The Department of Veteran Affairs argued there was no proof these ailments were the result of Agent Orange exposure. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z A federal appeals court in Washington sided Tuesday with thousands of Vietnam War veterans who were stationed offshore during the war and developed health problems linked to exposure to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange. ‘Blue water’ Navy veterans from Vietnam-era win Agent Orange benefits case 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Between 1962 and 1971, the U.S. military sprayed more than 74 million liters of herbicides, including Agent Orange, to destroy crops and reduce cover for enemy forces. The ‘blue water’ Navy veterans of the Vietnam War battle Agent Orange 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z That brother died an early and protracted death by the effects of Agent Orange. WWI tributes: Trump’s disrespect 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z It didn’t come with features for some of the VA’s core specialties, such as Agent Orange exposure, spinal cord injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, because these conditions aren’t common in the general population. The VA shadow rulers’ signature program is “Trending Towards Red” 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z One day, he recalled, “we watched these planes drop Agent Orange over about a square mile. In less than two hours, there wasn’t a leaf left anywhere.” Scio man gets high school diploma 53 years late 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z Mattis visited an air base north of Ho Chi Minh City that was heavily contaminated in the late 1960s and early 1970s by American forces through storage and spillage of the chemical defoliant Agent Orange. US defense secretary sees the enduring costs of Vietnam War 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z He died 50 years after his tour of duty in Vietnam from complications believed to be connected to exposure to Agent Orange, a chemical compound. California veteran to be added to Vietnam memorial 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z As Suebsaeng reconstructed the discussion, Trump responded by asking if Agent Orange was "that stuff from that movie" — a reference evidently to the 1979 film "Apocalypse Now." Learning the power of lies 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Monsanto had a similar defense for Agent Orange, the notorious herbicide that the Department of Veterans Affairs now acknowledges has harmed tens of thousands of American war veterans. DDT banned for decades may still be affecting autism risk 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z He also said in court that a Monsanto unit made so-called Agent Orange, a highly toxic herbicide mixture used by the U.S. military 50 years ago in the Vietnam War. Monsanto Roundup appeal has uphill climb on 'junk science' grounds:... 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z He was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and suffers from a myriad of problems because of it. North Dakota Senate hopefuls chase the veterans’ vote 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z For more than a century, the Dow complex manufactured a range of products including Saran wrap, Styrofoam, Agent Orange and mustard gas. He Was Dow’s ‘Dioxin Lawyer.’ Now He’s Trump’s Choice to Run the Superfund Program. 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z Several veterans in the room tried to explain to the president that the scene he remembered involved napalm, an incendiary agent, not Agent Orange. Learning the power of lies 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Mustard gas, Agent Orange, DDT, and other toxic materials had leached into the soil and water. The Fall of Wisconsin and the Rise of Randy Bryce 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z As the agent who helped to bring about free agency in the NFL, he’s a controversial figure in sports circles, nicknamed “Agent Orange” because of his shock of orange hair and his scorched-earth negotiating style. Knight on Hayward debate: ‘It’s so personal to everybody’ 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z During that time he was also diagnosed with a terminal cancer doctors suspected was a result of his exposure to Agent Orange. Veteran living in West Texas finds peace with writing, dog 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z He died of cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Many widows blindsided by military benefit offset law 2018-04-15T04:00:00Z Sticking to his version of Agent Orange was purely a reflection of his personality. Learning the power of lies 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z We’ve seen chemicals leave behind toxic legacies before — like a compound in Agent Orange that has lingered in Vietnam for decades, harming the health of those exposed and of their kids. The chemical weapons’ residue in Syria will fade, but the fear will remain 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z His oncologist told him the tumor was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange, a chemical used in the U.S. government’s herbicidal warfare program in the Vietnam War. Softball coach keeps coaching despite terminal diagnosis 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z “There is still room for the U.S. government and American people to understand the impact of Agent Orange on Vietnamese people.” U.S. sailors visit Vietnamese shelter for victims of Agent Orange 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Sailors will volunteer at a protection center for victims of Agent Orange, a defoliant used by U.S. forces during the war that caused deformities and birth defects in children. U.S. Carrier Marks New Vietnam Ties With Port Call at Former War Site 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Sankey, 73, died in Wichita Jan. 25 of complications caused by the wartime chemical Agent Orange. Family wants veteran’s stolen medals returned 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z But unlike Agent Orange, neither chlorine nor sarin will contaminate the region for long. The chemical weapons’ residue in Syria will fade, but the fear will remain 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z His oncologist told him the exposure to Agent Orange would ultimately cause him health problems down the road. Softball coach keeps coaching despite terminal diagnosis 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z “There is still room for the U.S. government and American people to understand the impact of Agent Orange on Vietnamese people.” U.S. sailors visit Vietnamese shelter for victims of Agent Orange 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z “I wasn’t wounded by bullets, but by Agent Orange,” the impish 73-year-old said. Vietnam vet dealing with war’s after-effects with his art 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z Casual observers may wonder if the workers doing the clearing used chain saws and ditch witches or napalm and Agent Orange. Georgia editorial roundup 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Vietnam became shorthand for military folly scented with napalm and Agent Orange. Review | How the U.S., ignoring cost, risk and morality, marched into chemical warfare 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z She also receives a monthly stipend of $1,257 from the VA - compensation benefits as the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Woman to graduate from UMW thanks to VA survivor benefits 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z She also receives a monthly stipend of $1,257 from the VA — compensation benefits as the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Woman to graduate from UMW thanks to VA survivor benefits 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z Through it all, his exposure to Agent Orange dogged him. Vietnam vet dealing with war’s after-effects with his art 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z Military veterans with Parkinson’s who were exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant the U.S. deployed during the Vietnam War, may be eligible for disability benefits. Was a spy’s Parkinson’s disease caused by a secret microwave weapon attack? 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z Danang’s airport is on the site of an old American air base where barrels of the defoliant Agent Orange were once stored and mixed. In Danang, Vietnam, Trump Makes a Friendlier American Landing 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z He said he’s seen hundreds of patients who have the same disease but had no exposure to Agent Orange or napalm, and he doesn’t know if there was or wass’t a link in Williams’ case. He served as a Marine in Vietnam and later devoted himself to homeless veterans. Now he's fighting for his life 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z There, she was told that in Dennis’ case, there was no doubt that his death was caused by Agent Orange. Woman to graduate from UMW thanks to VA survivor benefits 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z The term “ecocide” was first used by a friend and colleague at Yale, Arthur Galston, whose relationship to Agent Orange was both tragic and inspiring. Twins of the Apocalypse: What Hiroshima and the Climate Threat Have in Common [Excerpt] 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Among the many presentations will be a seminar titled the “Faces of Agent Orange.” Nebraska Vietnam vets holding annual gathering in Lincoln 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z Of the 12 that have passed away, three died from Agent Orange and one died “tragically” at the age of 34, she said. 46 years after fighting together, Vietnam veterans reunite 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z His own research and the opinions of three doctors convinced him his illness was linked to his exposure to Agent Orange and napalm in Vietnam. He served as a Marine in Vietnam and later devoted himself to homeless veterans. Now he's fighting for his life 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z "Food Evolution" certainly understands the larger factors that put GMO foods in the crosshairs: societal fury at corporate lying and greed, and distrust of Monsanto in particular as the developer of DDT and Agent Orange. Documentary 'Food Evolution' turns to reason to discuss GMO controversy 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z More than 30 years ago, he set up the compensation program for American soldiers injured by Agent Orange, the noxious Vietnam War-era defoliant. From 9/11 to Orlando, Ken Feinberg’s Alter Ego in Compensating Victims 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z It’s aimed at boosting awareness about possible health threats posed to the veterans, their children and grandchildren by the vets’ exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange. Nebraska Vietnam vets holding annual gathering in Lincoln 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z The worry, he said, is that “it’s going to be an Agent Orange” situation, where the effects of the sewage aren’t known until years later. Border Patrol agents infected, Navy SEALs change training after sewage spill from Mexico into Califo 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, a VA official said renewed attention to Agent Orange was the result of media “hype” and “hysteria.” He served as a Marine in Vietnam and later devoted himself to homeless veterans. Now he's fighting for his life 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z The film discusses the controversial Agent Orange defoliant, the visit to Hanoi by the actress and antiwar activist Jane Fonda, and the release of the Pentagon Papers. Filmmaker Ken Burns on the torment of the Vietnam War 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z Others, torn by guilt, start charities to combat the debilitating effects of Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant sprayed by American warplanes. In Mekong Delta backwaters, Vietnam vets find peace in a town that war destroyed 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z Her husband, Mike, died 10 years ago from cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange as a soldier in Vietnam. Nebraska lawmakers consider allowing medical marijuana 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Vietnam era US military veterans exposed to Agent Orange also suffer from its lasting effects. America’s manufactured amnesia puts everyone in peril 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z The nature of the weapons curdles the stomach — cluster bombs, Agent Orange, poisonous herbicide, napalm, and fleshettes. Fifty years ago, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King broke his silence on war and capitalism 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Under the expansive Project AGILE, researchers experimented with manipulating village food supplies by destroying rice crops, engineering population resettlement and, most notoriously, deploying chemical defoliants including Agent Orange. Military science: Masters of war : Nature : Nature Research 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z The Grammy Awards, which aired on Sunday, Feb. 12, featured various musicians taking swipes at President Trump, including rap group A Tribe Called Quest denouncing Mr. Trump with the derisive nickname “Agent Orange.” Donald Trump supporters, Oscars: Nearly two-thirds will tune out if show get political: Poll 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z The hip-hop group was joined by Rhymes who thanked “President Agent Orange” for “perpetuating evil in the United States”. Grammys 2017: Adele reluctantly beats Beyoncé for top prizes as politics flares 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Decrying "President Agent Orange," he and the others crashed through a makeshift wall. Grammys 2017: The night's most memorable performances 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z To finish the song, the group's featured guest, Busta Rhymes, addressed “President Agent Orange,” calling attention to what he described as the “evil you’ve been perpetuating” around the world. How Beyoncé won the Grammys without taking the big awards 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z “I just want to thank President Agent Orange for perpetuating all of the evil you been perpetuating throughout the United States,” Rhymes snarled. The Grammys keep the politics in the music 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z Rap legends Busta Rhymes and A Tribe Called Quest went full anti-Trump in a late performance, calling him “evil” and “President Agent Orange.” Paris Jackson, Katy Perry uses Grammys to blast Trump, Dakota Access pipeline 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z In their performance, the rappers repeatedly referred to President Trump as “Agent Orange,” effectively calling him a poison, for “perpetuating all the evil.” A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes turn Grammys into anti-Trump rant 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z More tests followed, and a national consensus against Agent Orange ended its use. On an Apache reservation in Arizona, a toxic legacy and a mysterious history of chemical spraying 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z At 17, he left home to serve in Vietnam, where he repaired Agent Orange pumps without protective gear. Prosecutor asks Inslee to allow child-killer’s execution 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z A number of causes of death don’t qualify, including exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange or similar chemicals, illness or suicide related to post-traumatic stress disorder, diabetes, cancer and heart attack. Long after his Vietnam tour, a soldier joins comrades on the Wall 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Department of Veterans Affairs, Agent Orange is a mixture of herbicides the U.S. military used in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971. Veteran hopes to help others exposed to Agent Orange 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z A Vietnam veteran who was exposed to Agent Orange, Mr. Sanchez has post-traumatic stress disorder and nerve diseases. Bingo? Pass. Bring on Senior Speed-Dating and Wine-Tasting. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z In the following years, Vietnam veterans would begin to complain of a host of illnesses that they attributed to dioxin in their blood as a result of handling Agent Orange. On an Apache reservation in Arizona, a toxic legacy and a mysterious history of chemical spraying 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z He died after multiple battles with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Grandson of Vietnam War veteran wins award 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z One is 2,4-D, an ingredient in Agent Orange, the infamous Vietnam War defoliant. Doubts About the Promised Bounty of Genetically Modified Crops 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z After extensive testing and finding no hereditary links to the disease, it was determined Kerr’s mysterious health problems could be attributable to Agent Orange exposure. Veteran hopes to help others exposed to Agent Orange 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Two dissenting justices argued that the defense attorney had failed to present evidence that Clark Elmore previously suffered from brain damage due to exposure to pesticides and Agent Orange. U.S. Supreme Court rejects death-penalty appeal by Whatcom County killer 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z The planes were delivering a chemical cocktail with components similar to Agent Orange, the powerful herbicide that laid bare the jungles of Vietnam during the 1960s to allow American warplanes to peer into guerrilla encampments. On an Apache reservation in Arizona, a toxic legacy and a mysterious history of chemical spraying 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z The agency announced a $165 million settlement with the company that owns the former Diamond Alkali facility in Newark, where the herbicide Agent Orange and pesticides were produced during the 1960s. The EPA gets closer to cleaning up one of the nation’s most polluted rivers 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z “I lost a lot of my good friends in Vietnam and lost a lot of them afterward with Agent Orange,” said Dennis Simpson, 70. Vietnam veterans find solace in annual reunion 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The VA says more than 19 million gallons of various herbicide combinations were sprayed during the Vietnam conflict, but Agent Orange was far and away used most often. Veteran hopes to help others exposed to Agent Orange 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z During the 1970s, we used DDT, the active ingredient in Agent Orange. Man v rat: could the long war soon be over? | Jordan Kisner 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Other than the Laos campaign, there was carpet-bombing in Cambodia, the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam, and CIA support for Indonesia’s coup under Suharto in the 1960s. Obama's 'Rebalancing' to Asia Falters in Sleepy Laos 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Separately, regulators also are talking with the company that owns the former Diamond Alkali facility, where the herbicide Agent Orange and pesticides were produced during the 1960s. Can the EPA clean up one of America’s most toxic rivers? 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z The cause was respiratory failure and cardiac arrest as well as amyloidosis related to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, said a friend, James Sheahan. Washington-area obituaries of note 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z Years after the fact, the VA began recognizing several cancers and multiple health problems - from heart disease to Parkinson’s - that could be definitively tied to exposure to Agent Orange. Veteran hopes to help others exposed to Agent Orange 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Radio personalities accused federal officials of “colonialism” and reminded listeners that the military tested Agent Orange in Puerto Rico before deploying it in Vietnam. As Zika rages in Puerto Rico, action falters 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z During the war, he suffered nerve damage after exposure to Agent Orange and now is in a wheelchair. Ageless Aviation honors veterans with open-cockpit flight 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The VA continues to drag its feet on Agent Orange exposure claims, veterans say. Recent Missouri Editorials 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Recognizing this, Congress has passed laws in the past to give automatic benefits to veterans of a few specific exposures — Agent Orange in Vietnam or the atomic tests in Nevada, among others. Decades Later, Sickness Among Airmen After a Hydrogen Bomb Accident 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z In particular, the droplets absorbed 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, an extremely toxic herbicide that was one of the constituents of Agent Orange, used to destroy vegetation by American forces during the Vietnam war. It’s the pits 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z A onetime mechanic at the nearby Exxon Mobil Corp. headquarters, he retired at 51 with severe peripheral neuropathy he attributes to Agent Orange exposure. The roots of Rolling Thunder and why its keepers forgive Trump for dissing POWs 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z The province was also sprayed with more than seven hundred thousand gallons of herbicide, mainly Agent Orange. The Vietnam War Is Still Killing People 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z For tens of thousands of Vietnam War veterans, not to mention scores who trained in Panama, Agent Orange is the culprit for enduring problems caused by highly toxic dioxin. Recent Missouri Editorials 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Obama is more likely to hail cooperation between the two countries to clean up the remnants of Agent Orange, one of the wartime issues still important to Vietnam. Obama in Vietnam Will Focus on Future, Rather Than the Past 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z Substances like 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin are so long-lived that even today the Vietnamese are still trying to clean up the mess Agent Orange created. It’s the pits 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z A wave of Vietnam veterans began dealing with the consequences of Agent Orange exposure at roughly the same time as Hams. Sauk Rapids veteran still fights fallout from ‘missing year’ 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Because cluster bombs were dropped by aircraft on fixed flight paths, sometimes clearing the way for Agent Orange spraying runs, unexploded bombs tend to be found in groups. The Vietnam War Is Still Killing People 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Not too long ago, America’s bombs took away Vietnamese people’s shelters and our Agent Orange killed their crops. Sensational about Vietnamese law 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z The next stop is the biggest Agent Orange storage site, the Bien Hoa air base near Ho Chi Minh City, where cleanup could cost $250 million and take more than a decade. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The report is the final in a series of biennial reviews on the health effects of Agent Orange ordered by Congress. Agent Orange Linked to Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Problems, Panel Says 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z “It’s an electrical problem - both of them,” said Hams, who wonders if his heart issue isn’t related to his Parkinson’s and Agent Orange exposure. Sauk Rapids veteran still fights fallout from ‘missing year’ 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Now, decades later, Agent Orange is catching up with Vietnam veterans, leading to debilitating and deadly health problems that range from heart disease to various forms of cancer. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Over the years, Clark lost one of his legs because of gangrene and suffered from exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the Army in Vietnam. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestant visits Alabama veterans 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Vietnamese advocacy groups estimate that 3 million people suffer from health problems related to Agent Orange. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z As a result, a possible association between Agent Orange and spina bifida was downgraded from "limited or suggestive" in the previous report to "inadequate or insufficient" in the final report. Agent Orange Linked to Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Problems, Panel Says 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z It’s all part of a new reality - for Hams, and for countless Vietnam veterans dealing with Agent Orange exposure. Sauk Rapids veteran still fights fallout from ‘missing year’ 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z The three men said they were proud veterans, but, like many of their comrades, struggle with their Vietnam experience because they live every day with a multitude of illnesses stemming from Agent Orange exposure. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z He later would learn that Woodbury died in 2006 of cancer thought to have been caused by Agent Orange used in Vietnam. Marine’s rescued heirlooms turn strangers into friends 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z While most dioxin has dissipated over the years, a Canadian research firm identified three major hot spots where Agent Orange was stored and contamination lingers. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z However, there is little to no evidence of an association between the birth defect spina bifida and a mother's or father's exposure to Agent Orange, according to the report. Agent Orange Linked to Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Problems, Panel Says 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z It was at Long Binh that Hams was exposed to Agent Orange, which was so common that he thought nothing of it. Sauk Rapids veteran still fights fallout from ‘missing year’ 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z It wasn’t until 1991 that Congress passed the Agent Orange Act that gave the Department of Veterans Affairs the power to declare certain health conditions as “presumptive” to dioxin exposure. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z “He was adamant it was from Agent Orange.” Patriot Guard Riders honor one of their own 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z But the U.S. government has spent far less on helping victims, reluctant to wade into the legal and political minefield of Agent Orange in part because of a lack of definitive science. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The U.S. military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides during the war. Agent Orange Linked to Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Problems, Panel Says 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Studies focused on military personnel exposed to Herbicide Orange, or Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War revealed the same association, with higher rates of Type 2 diabetes in those exposed to the chemicals. From DDT to BPA: How Do Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affect Our Health? 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z “I can’t get the Agent Orange statistics because it’s not a general diagnosis,” said Beth Lamb, Marion, Illinois, VA public affairs spokeswoman. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Agent Orange was a blend of herbicides sprayed by the U.S. military from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover. Patriot Guard Riders honor one of their own 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Though service members and the public were told the chemicals were harmless to humans, Agent Orange was contaminated with dioxin, a highly toxic chemical. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z These included 479 Operation Ranch Hand veterans who were involved in aerial herbicide spray missions, and 479 comparison veterans who were never exposed to Agent Orange. Research Spots Link Between Agent Orange, Blood Cancer in Vietnam Vets 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z He is listed on the Agent Orange registry and is 100 percent disabled, with all medical costs covered by the Veterans Administration. Condition caused by Agent Orange tests ex-barber in Kansas 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Agent Orange - named for the color of the metal drums in which the chemical was stored - was the main herbicide the U.S. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Vietnam says several million people have been affected by Agent Orange, including 150,000 children with severe birth defects. North Vietnamese veterans stories - BBC News 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z As a result of a 1991 law, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides benefits to service members who came in contact with Agent Orange and now suffer from cancer, diabetes or other ailments. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Chuck Palazzo, also a retired Marine, moved to Vietnam eight years ago and runs a software company here; he is leading an effort to build a rest home for 5,000 victims of Agent Orange. War Veterans Lead the Way in Reconciling Former Enemies 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z But thousands of Vietnamese still suffer from the lingering effects of Agent Orange and bombs and mines left over from the war. A milestone visit to Washington by Vietnam’s Communist Party 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z The VA, however, doesn’t have an accurate count of how many Vietnam veterans suffer from Agent Orange exposure. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z During that time he and his wife conceived a child, Tran Van Tin, now 46, who was born with severe health problems which is believed to be due to Van's exposure to Agent Orange. North Vietnamese veterans stories - BBC News 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Doctors here do not tend to diagnose specific birth defects such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, often just assuming disabled children in certain areas are Agent Orange victims. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z It was one of the two active ingredients in Agent Orange, the notorious Vietnam War defoliant. WHO adds one of world’s most popular weedkillers to list linked to cancer 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Cook himself served in Vietnam along with his brother, who died years later from the effects of Agent Orange. Scuba diving in Montana reveals underwater frontier 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z It’s through local Disabled American Veterans organizations that Vietnam veterans are finding help with medical and financial coverage for their illnesses associated with Agent Orange. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Many of these areas were subjected to use of the toxic chemical Agent Orange, a defoliant sprayed over jungle areas to destroy enemy cover. North Vietnamese veterans stories - BBC News 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z But the United States is gradually increasing its victim funding, and both governments now willingly speak about Agent Orange. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Those planes were used to spray Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. APNewsBreak: US to pay millions for Agent Orange claims 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z “It’s certainly taken long enough,” said Jeanne Stellman, a public health professor who has done extensive research on Agent Orange at Columbia University. VA seeks to offer aid to some Air Force C-123 reservists 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Sharon Westerfield said her husband was then diagnosed with diabetes and learned through an Internet search that Agent Orange exposure was a related cause. Agent Orange catching up to Vietnam veterans decades later 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Parnello said it’s important that troops who died in combat and veterans who died from Agent Orange are memorialized in the same space. Agent Orange memorial dedicated in northern Illinois 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Congress allocated $7 million this year to health and disability programs in Vietnam, much of it targeting presumed Agent Orange victims. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z "There wasn't that much talk of Agent Orange," said retired Tech. VA seeks to offer aid to some Air Force C-123 reservists 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z The toxins destroyed more than five million acres of forests and 500,000 acres of crops, and the effects of Agent Orange and other herbicides continue to wreak havoc. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Siefer, himself a Vietnam War veteran, has since died from complications of Agent Orange exposure. Ohio family finally learns how brother died in Vietnam 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z Agent Orange is a highly toxic herbicide that was used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Agent Orange memorial dedicated in northern Illinois 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z “The U.S. government is never going to step up on Agent Orange,” said Suel Jones of Veterans for Peace. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Even mild exertion leaves him sweating and short of breath - the result, he said, of heart damage from exposure to Agent Orange, a chemical that was used to defoliate forested areas of Vietnam. Fishing to heal wounds: Veterans find peace at the pond 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Agent Orange destroyed more than foliage and vegetation; it began destroying lives, and it still does so today. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z “It was just fallen by the wayside, kind of like the Vietnam vets with Agent Orange.” 12 Years Later, a Mystery of Chemical Exposure in Iraq Clears Slightly 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z The names of seven veterans are on the Agent Orange Memorial, and there’s room for 170 more. Agent Orange memorial dedicated in northern Illinois 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z U.S. forces sprayed 21 million gallons of defoliants on southern Vietnam from 1961 to 1971, including 12 million gallons of Agent Orange, to deny its enemies cover and kill food crops. U.S. helping defuse Vietnam’s dioxin hot spots blamed on Agent Orange 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The insurgents depend on the narcotics trade for much of their funding and liken the spraying, which is carried out by U.S. contractors, to the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. In rural Colombia, ban on anti-coca herbicide is bittersweet 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Veterans began filing claims in 1977 for disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs for illnesses they believed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z It’s no secret that we get a bad rap—I mean some of our PG nicknames include Ginger, Agent Orange, and yes, maybe even Carrot Top. Carrot Top: The Redhead Emoji Omission Really Hurts 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z In 2007, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which he thinks is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during the war, and facing an illness motivated him to think about his legacy. See the Photographs from Vietnam That Changed a Veteran's Life 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z Despite the dreams and his 100 percent disability rating, largely as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange, Fritts expresses no regrets about his service. 50 years later, Vietnam veterans still live with war 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z But claims shot up as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ended, and other veterans became eligible for benefits due to complications from Agent Orange. VA memo ordered false health care claims to cover up backlog 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z “We went down the Saigon River, but they called it the Red River. “The reason it’s red is because of all the Agent Orange they sprayed around the area.” Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Marcellais is the prime sponsor of a bill that would provide funding to help identify and provide services Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. ND bill aimed at Vietnam veterans exposed to defoliant 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z Then it’s countries like Vietnam with Agent Orange and UXO; Cambodia, Colombia, Laos and other countries like it by land mines. Bearing Witness to the Legacy of War 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z At the same time, new rules were making it easier to get benefits for conditions related to Agent Orange and post-traumatic stress. Trailblazer Allison Hickey faces her toughest battle: Veterans Affairs 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z He said some mentioned other illnesses or attributed symptoms to the fort’s testing of the Vietnam War-era defoliant Agent Orange. Army denies claims that Fort Detrick caused cancer deaths 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z Nearly 20 million gallons of herbicides, including about 12 million gallons of Agent Orange, were sprayed over Vietnam, eastern Laos and parts of Cambodia from helicopters of low-flying C-123 Provider aircraft fitted with sprayers. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Agent Orange was widely used during the Vietnam War to clear foliage in the jungle. Air Force Reservists Exposed to Agent Orange: Report 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z That might be land contamination from land mines, from UXOs and it might be the effects of things like Agent Orange or depleted uranium. Bearing Witness to the Legacy of War 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z He would learn that the diesel was mixed with Agent Orange before it was sprayed. Brookings pawnbrokers touting military memorabilia 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z Mr. Thompson, a Navy combat veteran of the Vietnam War, was exposed to the toxic defoliant Agent Orange in the 1960s during a military assignment as a land-based spotter for naval gunfire in Southeast Asia. Charles Thompson II, journalist of hard-hitting TV reports, dies at 72 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z It was little consolation to know the cancer most likely was caused by his Agent Orange exposure, and the VA picked up the bill for his treatment, she said. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z As a congressman, he fought for the rights of veterans, including pushing legislation to help those exposed to Agent Orange. Former US Rep Lane Evans, veterans advocate, dies 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Agent Orange The Orange, Calif., surf punk band formed in 1979. Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, Oct. 16-22, 2014. It was physicians in Flandreau who diagnosed him as having been exposed to Agent Orange and helped him make his case to the VA. Brookings pawnbrokers touting military memorabilia 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z The investigation was triggered by concerns about the Army’s experimental use of Agent Orange and its disposal of other toxins on the installation decades ago. New data shows no Fort Detrick cancer clusters 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Agent Orange, or Herbicide Orange, got its name from the orange markings on the storage barrels, and was manufactured primarily by Monsanto Corp. and Dow Chemical. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z But experts say the health effects were caused mainly by another ingredient in Agent Orange. Altered to Withstand Herbicide, Corn and Soybeans Gain Approval 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Her late husband, David, a Vietnam veteran who died in 2002 from lung cancer that she says was linked to Agent Orange, grew up here. Widow pushes for new community center 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z And while he’s retired and drawing a pension from a 100 percent service-connected disability due to Agent Orange exposure, he spends a lot of time in his son’s shop, the Brookings Register reported. Brookings pawnbrokers touting military memorabilia 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z “Everyone’s at fault. We went to serve and when we come home, take care of us,” said Roman, who served in the Air Force and said he was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Veterans see VA scandal as key in Congress races 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange reported illnesses or miscarriages and birth defects after returning home. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z He also inspected an American thermal treatment plant in Da Nang designed to clean up a deadly ingredient in Agent Orange, the defoliant sprayed by the American military over South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. In China’s Shadow, U.S. Courts Old Foe Vietnam 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z Another relative was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and receives care from the VA, McDonald said, and a nephew is in the Air Force, deployed in the Middle East. Obama nominee McDonald pledges to ‘transform’ VA 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z However, in 2007 the VA ruled that the esophageal cancer death of another veteran, Thomas Schubert of Wisconsin, was related to Agent Orange exposure and it awarded his widow benefits. Veteran wants his cancer linked to Agent Orange 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z I commented that my father’s name had been omitted from the wall because he died from Agent Orange years after the war. Closure for a New York Bar Forever Tied to 9/11 In 1972-73, Angel said her father had a rash on his neck and visited the VA hospital, where doctors said it’s possible it was a result of Agent Orange exposure. Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z VA also has struggled to handle an aging population of Vietnam veterans who have flooded the system with severe health problems, some of them linked to Agent Orange. 57,000 is a tough number for veterans and VA As a former wife of a Viet Nam Agent Orange victim who died at age 62 from lack of timely care, let us not forget out VN vets. Boehner and Pelosi Resist Cries for Ouster of Veterans Affairs Chief 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Just weeks after Barrett’s cancer diagnosis, the VA added three new conditions to its list of presumed illnesses connected to Agent Orange: B-cell leukemias, Parkinson’s disease and ischemic heart disease. Veteran wants his cancer linked to Agent Orange 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z The Obama administration recently made it easier for veterans to qualify for care for post-traumatic stress disorder and exposure to toxic chemicals such as Agent Orange. Some of the internal problems that led to VA health system scandal In 2010 the Obama administration opened the door to yet more claims by making it easier for Vietnam-era vets to seek treatment for maladies linked to Agent Orange. Playing Politics With Veterans' Health 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Forty-five years after the chemicals settled down upon him, the Agent Orange is taking its toll. With the twist of the throttle, Rolling Thunder riders pay their respects over Memorial Day weekend. He was diagnosed with leukemia in January, which he believes is linked to Agent Orange exposure. Iowa man with leukemia holds ‘wake’ for himself 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z In 1990, he wrote a report on Agent Orange for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z Agent Orange was the ticking time bomb in Vietnam—the Department of Veterans Affairs is still adding to its list of medical consequences. TBIs MIA: An Estimated 30,000 Undocumented Bruised Brains 2014-05-01T01:09:01Z He started getting letters like: Gee, Ken, we saw you settled Agent Orange. What Is Life Worth? Attorney Kenneth Feinberg Has the Answer 2014-04-03T09:45:22Z Also, 2,4-D was one of the ingredients in the Agent Orange defoliant used in the Vietnam War that later was linked to illnesses in soldiers and Vietnamese civilians. As Dow seeks growth, new Enlist crop/chemicals seen as key 2014-03-10T12:11:44Z The US also drenched vast areas of south-east Asian jungle with the chemical defoliant Agent Orange, which reportedly killed thousands, during the Vietnam War. Why chemical weapons provoke outrage 2013-09-12T10:23:04Z Agent Orange did not harm humans, they said. Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z The Vietnamese call the disfigured youngsters 'the children of Agent Orange'. VIDEO: Vietnam's 'children of Agent Orange' 2013-09-09T05:15:04Z It's an ambitious venture and, if successful, will serve as a blueprint for other Agent Orange hotspots in Vietnam. One Square Mile of Vietnam: Da Nang 2013-08-23T11:04:21Z The effects of Agent Orange, the toxic defoliant used by the US during the Vietnam War, is still affecting children born 50 years after the conflict. In pictures: Changing face of Vietnam 2013-08-22T00:19:43Z The organization contends that postwar crews should be eligible for the same disability compensation for Agent Orange exposure provided to military veterans who served in Vietnam during the war. VA reverses denial of benefits for veteran in Agent Orange-related case 2013-08-08T04:00:00Z These ailing veterans are convinced that their cancers and nervous disorders and skin diseases — not to mention congenital maladies afflicting some of their children — are a result of their contact with Agent Orange. Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z There are claims that thousands of children continue to be born with horrific facial deformities due to the 20 million gallons of Agent Orange chemical sprayed by the United States. VIDEO: Vietnam's 'children of Agent Orange' 2013-09-09T05:15:04Z I visited a day care centre for the young victims of Agent Orange where many children with biological and neurological problems are looked after. One Square Mile of Vietnam: Da Nang 2013-08-23T11:04:21Z In 2010, the Air Force destroyed 18 of the Vietnam-era aircraft in part because of concerns about potential liability for Agent Orange, according to Air Force memos documenting the destruction. Agent Orange’s reach beyond the Vietnam War 2013-08-03T22:00:00Z “Reasonable doubt in regards to the exposure to certain herbicide, to include Agent Orange, as the result of occupational hazards onboard C-123K aircrafts is resolved in your favor.” VA reverses denial of benefits for veteran in Agent Orange-related case 2013-08-08T04:00:00Z Perhaps no two people embodied the moral complexities and the agony of Agent Orange more graphically than Adm. Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z It became a dumping ground for dioxin from the defunct Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Company, which manufactured Agent Orange. Critic’s Notebook: Newark Revival Wears Orange Along the River 2013-07-21T02:05:22Z In 1984, he was put in charge of the lawsuit settlement fund to compensate Vietnam veterans who had been exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange. In Boston, Kenneth Feinberg Again Divides a Victims’ Fund 2013-05-15T02:26:16Z Agent Orange - named after the giant orange drums in which the chemicals were stored - was used by the U.S. military to destroy foliage, mainly in southern Vietnam. Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk 2013-05-13T04:23:40Z Hickey said a decision in late 2010 making it easier for Vietnam veterans to qualify for compensation related to Agent Orange exposure brought about 260,000 new claims into the system. Older VA disability claims to get top attention 2013-04-22T01:02:00Z “Certainly thousands, perhaps even myself, are alive today because of his decision to use Agent Orange.” Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z Yes, the backlog doubled when the Obama Administration, rightly, enabled Vietnam veterans to make Agent Orange claims. Joe Klein: The Sad State of Veterans' Affairs, 10 Years After the Iraq War Start 2013-03-14T20:05:23Z In 2010, for example, Mr. Shinseki announced that three diseases — ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and b-cell leukemia — would be considered the result of Agent Orange exposure for veterans who served in Vietnam. Veterans Wait for U.S. Aid Amid Growing Backlog of Claims 2012-09-28T02:02:36Z But, he added, as long as men are getting into the VA system and getting regular evaluations and treatment for cancer, Agent Orange exposure "is not a death sentence by any means." Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk 2013-05-13T04:23:40Z The new study focused on a specific dioxin, known as TCDD, a component of the herbicide Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War. Rats Harmed by Great-Grandmothers' Exposure to Dioxin 2012-09-27T16:15:00.257Z This week’s video documentary from , a series that re-examines major stories from the past, returns us to Vietnam and to the chemical most commonly and most notoriously used there: Agent Orange. Retro Report: Agent Orange’s Long Legacy, for Vietnam and Veterans 2014-05-11T22:53:53Z Agent Orange? 400,000 people being killed or maimed, and 500,000 children born with birth defects from chemicals thrown at them? Daily chart: The European effect 2012-09-06T15:42:44Z Scientists say the solution to the widespread resistance problem is a new type of GM that uses a powerful weedkiller that was once part of Agent Orange, the defoliant widely used during the Vietnam war. VIDEO: Farmers face rise of the superweeds 2012-09-19T01:22:16Z Dow Agrosciences says its new GM product is based on a chemical that was once a component of the Vietnam war defoliant, Agent Orange. Agent Orange trait tackles weeds 2012-09-19T01:24:53Z Feinberg also helped resolve claims that arose from the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Virginia Tech massacre and the Vietnam War defoliant Agent Orange. Penn State Hires Victim Fund Veteran Lawyer Feinberg 2012-09-21T00:26:18Z Dow Agrosciences says their new GM product will use a chemical that was once a component of the Vietnam war defoliant, Agent Orange. Agent Orange trait tackles weeds 2012-09-19T01:24:53Z In one sign of action behind the scenes, the university has consulted with lawyer Ken Feinberg, who ran victim compensation funds for victims of Agent Orange, the Sept. Claimants: Penn St. slow on Sandusky settlements 2012-09-13T16:04:12Z The chemical 2,4-D, in use for decades, was an ingredient in Agent Orange, the Vietnam War defoliant. Coalition Drops Opposition to Dow’s Genetically Engineered Crops 2012-09-12T00:40:18Z Agent Orange The United States launched an effort on 9 August to clean up dioxin-contaminated soil left over from the Vietnam War at a former American airbase near Da Nang city, Vietnam. Seven days: 10–16 August 2012 2012-08-15T17:20:39.747Z However we consider that the clean-up is separate from the issue of compensating Vietnamese Agent Orange victims, who are still suffering from injustice. US begins Agent Orange clean-up 2012-08-09T09:47:41Z Although it was is one of two chemical ingredients in Agent Orange, the chemical was not implicated in causing the devastating health impacts suffered by many people exposed to the defoliant. Agent Orange trait tackles weeds 2012-09-19T01:24:53Z Agent Orange is mentioned often in the news media and is commemorated annually on Aug. 10, the day in 1961 when it was first tested in Vietnam. After 40 Years, U.S. to Clean Up Agent Orange in Vietnam 2012-08-09T19:29:46Z However, it is thought that contaminants in the other ingredient caused the health problems attributed to Agent Orange. Coalition Drops Opposition to Dow’s Genetically Engineered Crops 2012-09-12T00:40:18Z It is still unclear how much dioxin the U.S. will help clean up in the long term and how much it will allocate for people who claim to be Agent Orange victims. US starts landmark Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam 2012-08-09T11:16:09Z Hanoi says up to three million people were exposed to Agent Orange, and that one million suffer grave health repercussions today, including at least 150,000 children born with birth defects. In pictures: Agent Orange legacy 2012-08-09T11:24:23Z The US military dumped some 75 million litres of Agent Orange and other herbicides on about a quarter of former South Vietnam between 1962 and 1971, damaging about 5 million acres of forest. US to clean up toxic Agent Orange residue 40 years after Vietnam war 2012-08-09T10:50:36Z In Vietnam, there are many cases in which links to Agent Orange appear striking. After 40 Years, U.S. to Clean Up Agent Orange in Vietnam 2012-08-09T19:29:46Z Agent Orange was stored at Danang airbase and sprayed from U.S. warplanes to expose northern communist troops and destroy their supplies in jungles along the border with Laos. U.S. starts its first Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam 2012-08-09T02:42:41Z His organization coordinates the U.S-Vietnam Dialogue Group on Agent Orange/Dioxin, which connects prominent American and Vietnamese scientists, health experts and former officials. Agent Orange cleanup begins 2012-08-08T10:15:00Z The first case he discusses is the historic Agent Orange settlement in 1984, which broke the mold for huge lawsuits and benefited several million Vietnam veterans and their families. Off the Shelf: Kenneth Feinberg’s New Look at Fairness’s Price - Review 2012-08-04T19:07:51Z Shear said the US was planning to evaluate what was needed to clean up another Agent Orange hotspot, the former Bien Hoa air base in southern Vietnam. US to clean up toxic Agent Orange residue 40 years after Vietnam war 2012-08-09T10:50:36Z Many of his troops later suffered illnesses that he suspects were linked to the repeated exposure to Agent Orange, used in concentrations 20 to 55 times that of normal agricultural use. After 40 Years, U.S. to Clean Up Agent Orange in Vietnam 2012-08-09T19:29:46Z Kelly Derricks, a former psychiatric therapist, founded the nonprofit Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance this year to advocate for families of soldiers who were exposed to the toxic defoliant Agent Orange. Beltway Insiders' Startup Helps You Lobby Congress 2012-08-02T17:51:07Z The family lives in a two-story house near a former U.S. military base in Danang where the defoliant Agent Orange was stored during the Vietnam War, which ended nearly four decades ago. Agent Orange cleanup begins 2012-08-08T10:15:00Z The effects of Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Vietnam war, are also likely to be on the agenda. Clinton on historic visit to Laos 2012-07-11T02:33:06Z Even before the surge in Agent Orange cases, VA officials "were already at a place that was unacceptable" on backlogged claims, he said. AP IMPACT: Almost half of new vets seek disability 2012-05-27T16:51:09Z After 40 Years, U.S. to Clean Up Agent Orange in Vietnam DA NANG, Vietnam — In the tropical climate of central Vietnam, weeds and shrubs seem to grow everywhere — except here. After 40 Years, U.S. to Clean Up Agent Orange in Vietnam 2012-08-09T19:29:46Z At the same time, 231,000 Vietnam veterans have filed fresh disability claims related to diseases that the government only recently acknowledged stemmed from the spraying of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange. The Bay Citizen: Bay Area Veterans? Disability Claims Are Buried Under Paperwork 2012-04-14T15:52:10Z It remains unclear whether the U.S. will clean up all of Vietnam’s dioxin, and how much it will allocate in the long term for people who claim to be Agent Orange victims. Agent Orange cleanup begins 2012-08-08T10:15:00Z Marine Corps veteran, became disabled through exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange during his Vietnam War service. One Stanford Client Lost $20 Million, Ex-Executive Testifies 2012-01-28T00:09:01Z The 21-year-old who left came back with multiple problems from Agent Orange plus PTSD. | Home Fires: Lives During Wartime, Vol. 3 2011-11-11T03:30:59Z There's good reason for the resentment, too: a long, complicated history including everything from poisoning public waterways to manufacturing Agent Orange, bovine growth hormones, and DDT pesticides. Monsanto ? the black stain on the biotech industry 2011-08-11T10:00:00Z This rural town in southeastern South Korea is witnessing the most recent eruption over the U.S. military's possible storage and disposal of Agent Orange more than 30 years ago. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z That position irks Vietnamese, who say the United States maintains a double standard in acknowledging the consequences of Agent Orange. Agent Orange cleanup begins 2012-08-08T10:15:00Z A recent Republican budget proposal included a suggestion to cut health care benefits to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. At War: Does Debt Bill 'Gut' Military? Depends Whom You Ask 2011-08-01T21:21:36Z Mr. Bulger had his own nicknames for the F.B.I. agents he wined and dined and used, associates testified: Zip, Agent Orange, The Pipe, Doc, and Vino. Mob Figure May Unearth Corruption of Lawmen 2011-07-01T00:20:47Z Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation during the Vietnam War and was also used years later on the Demilitarised Zone border dividing the Korean peninsula since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. No trace of Agent Orange found in S.Korea after dumping claim 2011-06-23T08:45:47Z Army heavy-machinery operator, testified before the country's National Assembly that he and his colleagues buried at least 250 drums of Agent Orange at the base, known as Camp Carroll, in 1978. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z "I think it's fair to say that dioxin contamination and Agent Orange was one of the single most neuralgic issues in the US-Vietnam relationship," said US charge d'affaires Virginia Palmer. US to ease deadly Vietnam legacy 2011-06-17T12:44:31Z Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant containing dioxin, was used to expose the hiding places of enemy soldiers in jungles, swamps and forests during the Vietnam War. Traces of Dioxin Found Near U.S. Base in South Korea 2011-06-16T04:10:37Z In 1991, Congress enacted legislation saying that Vietnam veterans with diseases associated with defoliants like Agent Orange should be treated as if those diseases were the result of their service in the war. At War: Inconclusive Agent Orange Study Is Conclusive Enough for Vet Groups 2011-06-14T13:39:07Z Inquiries were prompted by allegations that American soldiers dumped large amounts of Agent Orange on Korean land. S Korea digging for acid evidence 2011-05-31T05:07:56Z Ask residents in this South Korean burg about Agent Orange — the code name for a poisonous blend of herbicides that three U.S. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z But now the US recognises that dioxin, found in Agent Orange, is a highly toxic substance. US to ease deadly Vietnam legacy 2011-06-17T12:44:31Z Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation during the Vietnam War and was also used years later around demilitarized zones on the peninsula which was divided after the 1950-1953 Korean War. South Korea probes second report of U.S. army chemical dumping 2011-05-25T13:03:05Z That meant that infantry and so-called Brown Water Navy sailors could say their dioxin-related illnesses were the result of Agent Orange exposure. At War: Inconclusive Agent Orange Study Is Conclusive Enough for Vet Groups 2011-06-14T13:39:07Z The US used Agent Orange in the Vietnam War to clear jungle. US to help Agent Orange inquiry 2011-05-22T15:48:47Z As in other countries where it was used, Agent Orange is a touchy topic in South Korea because of the widespread and long-term risks it poses to people's health. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z “V.A. is in the midst of a tremendous influx of claims as a result of the ongoing conflicts and new presumptions for Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War illnesses and P.T.S.D.,” he said in a statement. At War: Shutdown Likely to Affect Some, but Not All, Services for Veterans 2011-04-08T14:07:40Z Vietnam says Agent Orange is responsible for massively high instances of genetic defects in areas that were sprayed. Canada to get Agent Orange probe 2011-02-24T22:03:31Z Given the inconclusiveness of the institute’s report, it had been considered unlikely that the veterans department would changes its rules to make it easier for Blue Water sailors to obtain Agent Orange benefits. At War: Inconclusive Agent Orange Study Is Conclusive Enough for Vet Groups 2011-06-14T13:39:07Z He noted U.S. assistance to Vietnamese affected by Agent Orange, a dioxin-laced defoliant sprayed by U.S. troops to destroy jungle cover shielding guerrillas. Gates backs multilateral dispute approach in Hanoi 2010-10-11T07:21:00Z Aside from witnesses' accounts, the evidence so far of an Agent Orange disposal in Camp Carroll is dubious. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z It wasn't until the Obama administration that Gulf war illness was officially acknowledged, as were illnesses linked with Agent Orange, thereby opening benefits for affected veterans. Veteran affairs: now we must serve them 2010-10-08T16:00:00Z Vietnamese villagers sued Dow Chemical and others for injuries caused by the Agent Orange herbicide. Alien torts: Trial trails 2010-10-07T11:04:00Z The evidence of a link between Agent Orange and heart disease or Parkinson's is inconclusive, according to the Institute of Medicine. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z Feinberg, who oversaw compensation funds for victims of Agent Orange, the Sept. Gulf Coast on edge as 9/11 mediator assesses oil spill claims 2010-08-21T04:00:00Z In an investigation in 2004, an Army contractor found safe levels of dioxins at the base, similarly dampening the possibility that Agent Orange drums were present. Will Agent Orange Hurt the South Korea-U.S. Alliance? 2011-08-03T03:20:00Z Judge Jack B. Weinstein of United States District Court in Brooklyn similarly met with Vietnam veterans in their settlement of the Agent Orange case in the 1980’s. Settle, a Judge Counsels 9/11 Workers 2010-07-27T17:03:00Z The Senate measure is limited chiefly at war funding, foreign aid, medical care for Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and replenishing almost empty disaster aid accounts. House Pressured to Pass Stripped-Down War Measure 2010-07-23T06:40:00Z He led an Institute of Medicine committee that first reported in 2000 on a possible link between diabetes and Agent Orange. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z Which was the role of Agent Orange deforestation in the disappearance of these primates? Leaving Vietnam and Readers' Questions 2010-06-24T20:22:00Z Some $300 million in financing to address the legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam is urged. On Our Radar: U.S. Households and the Climate Bill 2010-06-17T14:20:00Z Gai's children - both with twisted limbs and confined to wheelchairs - were born in a village that was drenched with Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z The appropriations committee added money for other projects to the bill, including: -- $13 billion for benefits for Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. Senate panel approves money for Afghan, Iraq wars 2010-05-13T23:39:00Z Spey, who lives in Hurricane, Utah, and organizes a Ranch Hands reunion every year, said cockpits were constantly covered in Agent Orange. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z And Dow Chemical is developing corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, a component of Agent Orange, the defoliant used in the Vietnam War. U.S. Farmers Cope With Roundup-Resistant Weeds 2010-05-04T01:32:00Z As a mediator, he brokered settlements in long-running product liability suits brought by those who said they were victimized by Agent Orange, asbestos and the Dalkon Shield. Bankruptcy Fees Add Up in Cases Like Lehman?s 2010-05-01T19:49:00Z Thirty-five years after the end of the Vietnam War, its most contentious remaining legacy is Agent Orange. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z The decision comes four months after Shinseki opened the door for about 200,000 Vietnam veterans to receive service-related compensation for three illnesses stemming from exposure to the Agent Orange herbicide. VA to Reconsider Benefits for Ill Gulf War Vets 2010-02-26T18:44:00Z "Whatever the relationship between dioxin or Agent Orange and diabetes, it's a very small piece of the puzzle," said Dr. David Tollerud, an environmental health professor at the University of Louisville. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z He studied inflammation caused by the Agent Orange contaminant dioxin. Dr. Albert M. Kligman, Dermatologist, Dies at 93 2010-02-23T03:16:00Z That backlog is expected to increase with new claims not only from Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, but also from Vietnam-era veterans with diseases related to exposure to Agent Orange, the chemical defoliant. 2010-02-02T02:52:00Z Between 1962 and 1971, the U.S. military sprayed roughly 11 million gallons of Agent Orange across large swaths of southern Vietnam. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z The Administration has also grappled with the difficult questions posed by some veterans who served in Southeast Asia and were exposed to potentially harmful substances, including the herbicide known as Agent Orange. State of the Union Address In a bit of machismo, some like Spey said they took swigs of Agent Orange to prove they could handle it. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z The VA, interpreting that 1991 law and studies that indicated potential associations, has over time added ailments that have no strong scientific link to Agent Orange. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z He petitioned the VA for years for recognition of a diabetes link to Agent Orange, saying he saw large clouds of chemicals drift over the waters off Vietnam and engulf his ship. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z The U.S. spends just a small sliver of its budget in Vietnam on Agent Orange. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z Congress gave the VA the ability to deem ailments "presumptive" - automatically awarded - because of exposure to Agent Orange. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z The U.S. has approved several million dollars in recent years to help Vietnam clean up Agent Orange. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z But it is well beyond acceptable levels at a number of "hotspots" where U.S. soldiers used to mix, store and load Agent Orange onto planes. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z Vietnam's claims about Agent Orange were "grossly exaggerated and unsupported by any objective measure," the memo said, dismissing Vietnam's concerns as a "propaganda campaign" to morally indict the U.S. government and win financial compensation. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z Last year, it allocated more than $80 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Vietnam, where the epidemic is relatively mild, but just $3 million for Agent Orange work. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z Those documents, which were heavily edited, also show that the U.S. was deeply skeptical of Vietnam's assertions about Agent Orange. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z American forces often got a soaking, too, and Agent Orange was later conclusively linked to several horrific health ailments, including cancers. Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims 2010-08-30T21:20:00Z He planned to test 800 Vietnamese children to see if Agent Orange exposure in mothers increased their chances of being born with one of three kinds of birth defects. Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange 2010-05-22T18:16:00Z |
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