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Virginia lawmakers differ over Pact Act failure to pass in U.S. Senate
“Standing for those who stood for us has been one of my priorities in Congress, and I am disappointed in the Senate for not supporting Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Cline said. “We cannot send our servicemembers to fight our wars and neglect them when they come home.”
U.S. House passes bill expanding health care, benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits
Senators, who broadly support the landmark package led by Montana Sen. Jon Tester and Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran, are expected to quickly clear the measure for President Joe Biden’s signature. The House vote was 342-88. Two Virginia congressmen, Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, and Bob Good, R-Campbell, voted against the legislation.