Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat

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Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
By Leo Shane III
Jun 24, 09:29 AM
Advocates and lawmakers rally outside the Capitol building on March 29 to urge Congress to pass the PACT Act, comprehensive military toxic exposure legislation that could benefit millions of veterans. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP)

Procedural issues scuttled a planned vote this week to finalize legislation that would dramatically expand benefits for veterans facing toxic exposure injuries from their time in the service, but congressional leaders insist the issues can be resolved and legislation passed in coming weeks.

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