Senate finally passes bill expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxins

Bill passed with an 86-11 vote after weeks of criticism from veterans groups and advocates including Jon Stewart

After a week of anger and criticism from veterans groups and advocates, including the comedian Jon Stewart, Senate Republicans finally agreed to pass a bill that expands healthcare and benefits to veterans exposed to toxins.

I'm not sure I've ever seen this situation where people who have already given so much had to fight so hard to get so little," said Stewart, who joined veterans to push for the bill. I hope we learned a lesson."