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Military Sexual Assault Victims Share Heartbreak as Lawmakers Renew Push

Jennifer Hlad reports for Stars and Stripes on Protect Our Defenders Honorary Chair Rep. Jackie Speier:

While the legislation was not successful last year, Speier said she believes the revelation of sexual abuse and assault by military trainers at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and the case that was overturned by a convening authority at Aviano Air Base, Italy, have underscored the need for change.

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