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PACT Act providing health care to burn pit victims caps decades of denied benefits for veterans

During a 13-month stint in Iraq that began in 2006, Heath Robinson served as a medic with the Ohio National Guard. Like thousands of others soldiers stationed there, he was routinely exposed to toxic smoke emanating from what are known as burn pits.

The Conversation

‘They’ve been killing’ our Marines: Inside the long push to aid Camp Lejeune victims

Tears of both sadness and joy filled the White House on Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill to assist veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.

Tribune News Service

‘They’ve been killing’ our Marines: Inside the long push to aid Camp Lejeune victims - Roll Call

Provisions in the veterans measure allow victims of the Camp Lejeune contamination to seek compensation from the government in federal court.

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After ‘a lot of doors shut in our face,’ crusading couple celebrate passage of burn pit bill

The battle was just beginning for Le Roy Torres and his wife, Rosie, when the Army captain returned to Texas in 2008, already starting to suffer from the toxic substances he’d inhaled from the 10-acre burn pit at Camp Anaconda in Balad, Iraq.

Tribune News Service

Biden signs ‘burn pits’ law widening US veterans’ health benefits

The law significantly expands healthcare and disability benefits for millions of US veterans exposed to toxins.

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

‘What you have done, Jon, matters,’ Biden tells Stewart

The Independent UK

President Biden signs bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits

The new law is expected to help about 3.5 million veterans who have been exposed to burn pits since 9/11.

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As life-saving burn pits bill finally goes into law, the veteran whose name it bears can finally rest in peace

EXCLUSIVE: For more than a decade, the veteran community has fought for the US government to take the issue of burn pits seriously. Veterans, advocates and those who have lost loved ones along the way speak to Rachel Sharp about the bittersweet victory as President Biden signs the PACT Act…

The Independent UK

Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a bill that aims to help military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart claps back after Tucker Carlson mocks his height and calls him ‘demented’

‘Tucker Carlson believes me too short to date and yet ... I remain tall enough to not know what Victor Orban’s a** tastes like!’

The Independent UK

Photos of the week ending August 5, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Highlights include Jon Stewart's push for the PACT Act and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision on the reconciliation bill.

Roll Call

Jonathan Bernstein: Democracy is hard. It’s supposed to be

Legislation helping veterans exposed to toxic trash-incineration pits while serving overseas finally passed the Senate this week. Comedian and activist Jon Stewart, who had worked hard to elevate the problem and then to help get the bill across the finish line, expressed frustration that the process had been so arduous.

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart celebrates after Senate passes bill to assist veterans exposed to toxins

Bill passed after weeks of criticism from veterans’ groups and advocates including the former Daily Show host

The Guardian - US

Senate passes bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits

Jon Stewart was in the gallery to see the bill finally pass after several Republicans last week temporarily blocked the measure.

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The Independent UK

Senate passes burn pit bill a week after Republicans blocked legislation

’Shouldn’t have been this hard,’ comedian and advocate Jon Stewart tells The Independent after the vote

Reason

Jon Stewart Accuses GOP of 'Cruelty' for Wanting Minor Amendments to Pricey Veterans' Bill

Senate Republicans have raised reasonable objections that legislation covering veterans' health conditions linked to toxic burn pits will allow for more spending on unrelated items.

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Veterans benefits action - Roll Call

Comedian Jon Stewart hugs veteran Tim Hauser at a rally outside the Capitol Tuesday calling for Senate passage of veterans benefits legislation.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart gives fiery speech on Capitol steps ahead of second vote on burn pits bill

“You can attack me all you want... but here’s the beautiful thing, I don’t give a s**t. I’m not scared of you” said the former late night talk show host

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The Independent UK

Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

After GOP lawmakers derailed a burn pits bill that would provide healthcare to sick and dying veterans, advocates began a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol to call for its passage on Monday. But, even if the bill passes next week, members of the veteran community tell Rachel…

Axios

Pat Toomey: Democrats tried to "sneak" $400B funding into veterans' health care bill

VA Secretary Denis McDonough warned Toomey's amendment to the bill could lead to rationing care for veterans.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart schools Ted Cruz after senator votes against burn pits bill

‘This isn’t a game. Real people’s lives hang in the balance…people that fought for your life’, Stewart says

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz fist bump upsets backers of bill to help veterans sickened by burn pits

WASHINGTON — As the Senate voted this week on a bill that would help veterans sickened by toxic fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was standing near the front of the room chatting with colleagues.

The Independent UK

Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

Benzinga

Jon Stewart Blasts GOP Senators For Blocking Health Care Bill For Veterans: "Cowards, All Of Them"

Jon Stewart has never been one to hold back when it comes to just causes and fair play.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart shuts down GOP spending concerns on burn pits bill: ‘Hunter Biden didn’t sneak in’

Comedian has been a leading supporter of bill to help veterans suffering from illnesses related to toxic burn pits

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