Hearings could be held in the Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the report issued over the weekend that could find no link between health problems of those who used contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan said Tuesday that a new study of water at Camp Lejeune downplays effects on health and doesn’t take into account previous studies. The report released last week by the National Research Council said there is evidence people at the base were exposed to chemicals. But the report said there was no definite link to birth defects, cancer and other ailments suffered by people who lived and worked on base.
Hagan says former Lejeune personnel and residents “need closure on this issue.” She is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and says she wants the committee to hold a hearing.
Quite frankly, I’m surprised this issue isn’t being pressed harder in Congress and in the media. Water contamination on this level that is accused of making so many people sick is a big deal. It is an even bigger deal when it involves the men and women who defend our country and their families.
I continue to respectfully request the Navy and Marine Corps look into this issue deeper. Do not take only the NRC’s report and ensure that those affected are treated and taken care of.
Everyone else should strongly consider contacting your elected representatives. I’m certain many of those that are now sick are constituents in a huge number of Congressional districts across the country. We must ensure this is fully investigated in an unbiased manor.
