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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Oliver O'Connell

Jon Stewart receives standing ovation at PACT Act signing as Biden tells him: ‘We owe you big’

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Comedian and activist Jon Stewart received a standing ovation as President Joe Biden signed into law the PACT Act, which will provide life-saving care to veterans who have been exposed to burn pits.

Mr Biden personally thanked Mr Stewart for his advocacy on the issue during Wednesday’s White House signing, saying: “What you have done, Jon, matters, and you know it does. You should know it really, really matters.

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