Lawmakers and veteran advocates at a Capitol Hill rally voiced their anger after legislation was blocked in the Senate that would expand eligibility for health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins.
Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.
Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked passage of a bill providing funding to veterans suffering from the effects of toxic burn pits Wednesday, drawing criticism from Democrats like New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and veterans organizations.