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Sanders Blocks Child Health Bill, Sparks Backlash

12/21/2025

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  • Senator Bernie Sanders blocked the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, delaying passage after it cleared the House.
  • Sanders was the only vote against the bill, seeking additional funding for other initiatives.
  • Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans criticized Sanders, labeling him the "Grinch" for prioritizing his agenda over children's health.
  • Parents of pediatric cancer patients expressed feelings of abandonment and confusion following the Senate's decision.