Lawmakers ask that soldiers injured in missile attack receive Purple Hearts
More than 30 soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries after a missile attack were denied the Purple Heart.
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More than 30 soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries after a missile attack were denied the Purple Heart.
A CBS News investigation found more than 30 soldiers whose injuries appear to qualify them for the Purple Heart are still waiting for the award nearly two years after their base in Iraq was flattened.
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