Senate passes bill expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

After years of effort and days of delay, military veterans have finally won a big political fight. On Tuesday, the Senate approved legislation expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the emotional reaction from Capitol Hill.

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[Nola]

It took FIFTEEN YEARS for this bill to pass! Wth?!

[Vergos]

Good, don’t know who would vote against this

[himebaughchris]

While BRAC is closing VA Centers. Smoke and Mirrors.

[annaamalia]

Blessing to our veterans it's about time. Something is done to help. Many never received help and died. God bless our veterans

[travelerlane]

Republicans had to be shamed into passing the bill.

[vincef]

Please DO NOT celebrate these republican senators who needed to be FORCED to do the right thing!

[AimeeHope]

All vets should be receiving free medical care from our best doctors no matter what the problem is. They should get free housing too. The amount of veterans out there who are homeless and need help is shameful. This is not even close to enough.

[michaeljoseph]

We need to do this for everything we stand for freedom

[huntersmoon]

How about an executive order that all vets get free medical, dental, any illness treatment needed, and free housing. They upheld their oath to the united States constitution and fought and suffered for a government on demand. Not only should this be an executive order it should be law across the land. Plus, the countries they were sent too should be sending them checks for their service. Untaxable!!!

[Croakin]

Remember, republicans are the reason this took so long.

[calvee]

It’s a shame they had to pass a bill for this. Why don’t we just take care of vets for the rest of their lives? They are willing to give up their lives to protect us and our country. Seems reasonable.

[frontlinewitness]

hey can someone give a link on who voted yes and who voted no for this bill?

[chunkymunky]

Why is Schumer there? He voted against it. Lmao

[generaldilvry]

Why can’t we do this on every issue, e.g. Roe

[ibizaflu]

Finally! Ridiculous that it took this long.

[melr]

All sounds great until you file your claim with the VA

[DaveDuncanMusic]

Meanwhile they're cutting benefits for those already on VA disability.

[hnttakata]

Damn Republicans, a list of the nay votes needs to be made public

[millieo]

Good for them. Basic rule, if you break it you pay for it.

[ghostscout]

I identify as a solder exposed to toxic burn pits, I want my benefits!