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Accusations. that's what's happening here. >> joining me now is tom porter, executive vice president of government affairs for iraq and afghanistan veterans of america. he suffers from side effects of burn pit exposure from his tour in afghanistan. we're also joined by former marine corps officer mindy beyer, her best friend and fellow marine, kate hendrix thomas, died from breast cancer due to burn pit exposure. up, i wonder if you can speak first about this. just tell us a little bit -- tell us a little bit, mindy, about your reaction to what you're hearing from senator toomey there. i do wa...

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.

Supporters of a plan to expand benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances are furious after a surprising defeat in a Senate procedural vote left the bill in limbo.

U.S. Sen. John Boozman said Thursday that he's continuing to push for a bill that would expand health care access to toxic-exposed veterans after fellow Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton joined other GOP senators in blocking the legislation this week.

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.