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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Jon Stewart calls on US lawmakers to ‘do the right thing’ by US veterans while sending aid to Ukraine

The Independent

Jon Stewart has called on US lawmakers to “do the right thing” by American veterans at a time when they are sending billions of dollars to help service members in Ukraine.

The TV host and veteran advocate told The Independent on 28 May that all senators who voted to approve a $40bn aid package for Ukraine must now also vote to approve a package to give US veterans sick and dying from toxic exposure to burn pits access to the healthcare and disability benefits that they need.

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