VA: new law expedites health claims from burn pits Gene Marrano December 8, 2022 1 min read Its called the PACT Act for short – an expansion of health care and benefits for military veterans who believe they were exposed to toxic chemicals from those “burn pits” that are not longer used to dispose of waste. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swapNext: Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on team’s hot streak Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025