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https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/ ... lock-plan/New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
A surprise deal on health care and environmental policies announced by Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday afternoon produced an unexpected casualty: the comprehensive toxic exposure legislation veterans advocates expected to pass this week.
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act — better known as the PACT Act — had been up for a procedural vote in the chamber with an expectation of final passage before the end of the week.
The measure is the culmination of years of work by advocates to improve health care and benefits for veterans suffering injuries from burn pit smoke, Agent Orange spraying and other military contaminant exposure. It has been widely celebrated as a potential landmark legislative victory in veterans policy.
The measure passed the Senate by a comfortable 84-14 vote in early June, and by a 342-88 vote in the House two weeks ago with significant Republican support.
But on Wednesday, after technical corrections sent the measure back to the Senate for another procedural vote, 41 Senator Republicans blocked the measure, leaving its future uncertain.
LegendSlim Cognito wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:38 am I have mixed feelings. I hate this bastard so much I actually took his books off the shelving cart when I worked in a used bookstore, stuck them in my purse, brought them home and threw them in my garbage. I don’t know if we would’ve had a chance at the Senate seat if he won the nomination, though. Missouri, like so many other formerly semi-sane states, is bat shit crazy these days. I guess better safer than sorrier.
raison de arizona wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:18 am Playing politics with veteran’s health care? For shame.https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/ ... lock-plan/New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
A surprise deal on health care and environmental policies announced by Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday afternoon produced an unexpected casualty: the comprehensive toxic exposure legislation veterans advocates expected to pass this week.
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act — better known as the PACT Act — had been up for a procedural vote in the chamber with an expectation of final passage before the end of the week.
The measure is the culmination of years of work by advocates to improve health care and benefits for veterans suffering injuries from burn pit smoke, Agent Orange spraying and other military contaminant exposure. It has been widely celebrated as a potential landmark legislative victory in veterans policy.
The measure passed the Senate by a comfortable 84-14 vote in early June, and by a 342-88 vote in the House two weeks ago with significant Republican support.
But on Wednesday, after technical corrections sent the measure back to the Senate for another procedural vote, 41 Senator Republicans blocked the measure, leaving its future uncertain.
i really don't get the left holding hope that Mitt is one of us. He's always been shifty trying to play both sides of the fence. I see no redeeming qualities in this Utah Mormon man. He's worse than "concern" Senator Collins. Does he not have a family dog to strap to the roof of the car anymore?pipistrelle wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:13 am The usual cast of characters, but for shame Mitt Romney.
I don't think he's one of us, but while most of the rest are no surprise, I am surprised he'd vote against veterans.neonzx wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:29 ami really don't get the left holding hope that Mitt is one of us. He's always been shifty trying to play both sides of the fence. I see no redeeming qualities in this Utah Mormon man. He's worse than "concern" Senator Collins.pipistrelle wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:13 am The usual cast of characters, but for shame Mitt Romney.
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This is the fist bump everyone needs to be talking about.
Ted Cruz and fellow Republicans celebrating after blocking a bill to help toxin-exposed veterans survive.
Whatever it takes, don’t let Biden have any wins!And I'm like, "Gee, for the first time since the middle days of the Cold War, Republicans fear something that actually the case. How quaint."Some Republicans fear party is too extreme on abortion and gay rights
I read there was concern a Roe v. Wade decision would hurt them. The January 6 committee hearings are also affecting them. Some independents are not liking what they're seeing.Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:34 am They're only worried because it's affecting their poll numbers.
I said McConnell was probably getting blind drunk the night Roe was overturned and people here yelled at me for pronouncing such heresy.Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:34 am They're only worried because it's affecting their poll numbers.
