I wanted to tell about the injustice of serving your country only to be denied the most basic of care. I wanted to tell about a soldier who knew he was going to die but only cared about what would happen to his wife and family.

Senator Tester says that while difficult at times, getting the bill through the Senate took a bipartisan effort working with people on both sides of the aisle

Senator Tester says that while difficult at times, getting the bill through the Senate took a bipartisan effort working with people on both sides of the aisle.

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, D-Mont., attempted to push through a fix on the Senate floor late Thursday night, but the bid was blocked by Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., one of the 14 senators to oppose the measure last week.

Bill would provide access to VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. Tester wanted to make changes to the Senate bill because of a "blue slip" tax issue with the House.