By Hope Yen - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Jul 25, 2007 12:29:36 EDT
The Senate passed sweeping legislation Wednesday to expand brain screenings, reduce red tape and boost military pay as a presidential panel readied for release a long-awaited report on improving care for veterans.
The Senate measure, approved by unanimous consent, came after a flurry of activity in recent weeks by lawmakers to reach broad agreement following reports of shoddy treatment for war veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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