Veterans Protest In DC After Lawmakers Reverse Position On Burn Pit Legislation

Some veterans spent their weekend protesting in Washington D.C.

They're upset with Republican lawmakers who reversed positions on legislation to expand benefits for an estimated 3.5 million vets exposed to toxic burn pits in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"Vietnam veterans, Gulf War veterans, 9/11 veterans, what we all have in common today and we just got screwed by 41 senators," said Tom Porter, Afghanistan veteran.

Some lawmakers cite concerns over the bill's spending allowances, saying changes need to be made.

Others are dismayed at the vote.

Senate leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring the bill back up Monday, News 9 Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron will be there.