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1:08Now PlayingSenate passes PACT Act giving help to veterans | USA TODAY
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1:08Now PlayingThe bill will fund research and benefits for as many as 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service.
RELATEDJon Stewart blasts GOP lawmakers over PACT Act
The bill, known as the PACT Act, or honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics bill, will fund research and benefits for as many as 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service.
It was the product of months of bipartisan negotiation and had passed the Senate with overwhelming Republican support in June, but two dozen GOP senators reversed course last week and blocked final passage, drawing rebukes from lawmakers, veterans' groups and comedian and advocate Jon Stewart.
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