Closure is still a ways off for most of those harmed by Camp Lejeune’s water, such as Lori Freshwater, who struggled with the decision to accept a settlement from the Department of Justice as compensation for her mother’s death.

CQ Roll Call Deputy Editor Mike Magner talks about Freshwater’s story as the court-mandated deadline to settle the mass lawsuits nears.

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