Lauren Merrell
The Lejeune Justice Project is mobilizing to force federal policy to catch up with modern science. Founded by Marine spouse Lauren Merrell, the organization’s fight is born from the harrowing medical ordeal of her husband, Luis Martinez Junior. He was a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1984 to 1987. The base stands as one of the worst public drinking water contamination disasters in American history.
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Some veterans who served during earlier Middle East confrontations say they hope the current war doesn't turn into another yearslong entanglement. -
According to the survey by the Center for Rural Strategies, 55 percent of rural voters now name the rising cost of living as their single most important issue, with skyrocketing food prices topping the list of daily household concerns. -
As part of an initial budget agreement between the House and Senate announced Tuesday, Republicans want a constitutional amendment that prevents future legislatures from increasing the tax rate above 3.5%. -
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As pipes continue to break down in the French Broad Watershed, advocates and community members say the company is ignoring their requests for help.
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