Abigail Spanberger tweeted the following:
"In 2019, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a cancer tied to exposures he endured as a military firefighter.Yet, the @DeptVetAffairs refused to recognize his service-connected illness and repeatedly denied him benefits.He died last year at the age of 41. (2/3)"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Abigail Spanberger:
"The House recognized that firefighters are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals and passed legislation to extend workers compensation to federal civilian firefighters.Not extending these benefits to military firefighters would be a dereliction of our sacred duty to them. (3/3)"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Military firefighters deserve the same federal benefits as civilian firefighters.Today, @RepDonBacon and I are leading our colleagues in urging House Veterans Affairs leadership to bring up my bill named for former U.S. Air Force firefighter and Virginian, Michael Lecik. (1/3)"Read on Twitter
"Virginians need solutions that will address the inflation, rising gas and grocery prices, and supply chain challenges impacting their families.By passing my #LowerFoodAndFuelCostsAct, we are working towards those solutions."Read on Twitter
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