Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care

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Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care
By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune
Sep 28, 09:37 PM
Airmen salute the American flag as it is lowered during the women’s retreat ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 7, 2016.
Airmen salute the American flag as it is lowered during the women’s retreat ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 7, 2016. (Airman Donald C. Knechtel/Air Force)

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U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia plans to introduce a bill this week that aims to significantly change the way veteran women’s cancer care is handled by Veterans Affairs.

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