Monterey, CA Veterans Bill Fails In The Senate

The United States Senate yesterday rejected a Veterans Affairs bill that would have expanded benefits for former service members while at the same time repealing a military pension cut.  The bill was sponsored by the Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) couldn't get enough votes to waive a VA spending limit which was established by Congress and approved by the President in December.  It's not surprising the bill failed given it would have cost $21 billion over the next ten years.  Congress is scrambling to cut dollars anywhere they can to save money.