AL.com, August 2022
Alabama’s two Republican senators this week are defending their votes against the largest expansion of veterans’ health benefits in over 30 years, as Alabama is one of just three states to see both Senators oppose the measure.
The measure overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. But Alabama Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Richard Shelby opposed the bill, and in statements to the media, claimed they are pro-veteran congressmen and criticized the so-called “burn pit” legislation as an expensive and ill-advised solution loaded with discretionary spending for “a liberal wish list.”
