Veteran Healthcare Expansion Bill Passes Senate | EWTN News Nightly

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A bill expanding healthcare coverage for veterans sickened by gases from military toxic burn pits passed the Senate last night, but it wasn't without controversy. It was unexpectedly held up by Republicans. They say they largely opposed it, alleging that the bill lacked proper spending guardrails. In the end, only 11 Republicans actually voted against it. The PACT Act will now head to the president's desk and will ensure millions of veterans the benefits they need, who were exposed to the toxic fumes from burn pits during past wars. Gina Cancelino says her husband, an Iraq war veteran, died from several forms of aggressive cancers. She says the VA nor the Marines provided any help. Prior to the vote, some 60 veterans, along with comedian Jon Stewart camped out on the capitol steps all weekend. Veterans Affair Committee Chair, Senator Jon Tester and others say they owe proper care to service members. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf