Gulf veterans ascribe ailments to toxic weapons.

Author: Shenon, P.

Source:
New York Times, 8/11/96, Vol. 145 Issue 50515, Section 1 p12, 2bw
Reports that a group of Persian Gulf War American veterans has released evidence proving their claim that American troops were exposed to Iraqi chemical weapons. Chronic illnesses as a result of this exposure; Pentagon's denial of these claims; Eventual decision of the Pentagon to conduct an investigation into these claims; Fears of affected veterans and soldiers of a possible cover-up.