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  • Lawmakers Want Information On Use Of Nerve Gas In '60s

    06/19/2002 1:06:31 PM PDT · by TheSentry · 15 replies · 338+ views
    The Kansas City Star ^ | June 13, 2002 | David Goldstein
    Lawmakers want information on use of nerve gas in '60s * By David Goldstein, The Kansas City Star * WASHINGTON - Two members of Congress intend to call for an investigation into the secret testing of nerve gas and chemical and biological agents on U.S. servicemen in the 1960s. *  Rep. Mike Thompson of California and Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida, both Democrats, plan to introduce legislation in their respective chambers next week, urging that the Pentagon reveal more information about the tests, known as Project SHAD. *   "If it's classified, we can deal with classified material," said Nelson,...
  • Bio-Chemical Warfare and You

    04/06/2005 10:18:06 AM PDT · by Roy Wilson · 1 replies · 443+ views
    Some interesting material here on this subject. Any comments.
  • VA still seeking Vets exposed in Cold War Tests (Project 112/SHAD)

    04/14/2005 6:29:28 AM PDT · by Jeff Head · 51 replies · 1,774+ views
    U.S. Veteran's Administration ^ | Arpil 14, 2005 | Jeff Head
    VA Contacts “Project SHAD” Veterans WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun to contact veterans (since 2002) who participated in certain military tests involving biological and chemical warfare materials during the 1960s about medical care and benefits to which they may be entitled. “We are committed to helping every veteran who took part in these tests,” said Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “If we find any medical problems or disabilities we can attribute to Project SHAD, we’ll ensure these veterans receive the benefits they deserve.” From 1963 through 1970, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted...