Published 2 years ago

Jon Stewart blasts GOP for blocking burn pits bill: ‘Their constituents are dying’

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Jon Stewart, an outspoken advocate for military veterans, erupted in anger on Thursday. Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Republicans "haven't met a war they won't sign up for," Stewart said. The bill would expand access to health services and disability benefits for veterans.

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The Independent

Jon Stewart tears into GOP lawmakers’ ‘lies’ after they blocked burn pits bill

On Wednesday, the PACT Act collapsed in the Senate when dozens of Republicans unexpectedly changed their minds and decided to vote against it

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill

Comedian Jon Stewart, an outspoken advocate for military veterans, erupted in anger on Thursday after U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Jon Stewart blasts GOP lawmakers for failing to pass PACT Act

Comedian and veterans' advocate Jon Stewart said

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

'How do you shame the shameless?': Jon Stewart to Senate Republicans

Comedian and activist Jon Stewart joins CNN's Jake Tapper after Senate Republicans voted against legislation to help veterans suffering from ailments related to toxic burn pits.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Jon Stewart and Democrats rail against stalled burn pits legislation: 'This is bullshit' - Local News 8

By Kristin Wilson and Jessica Dean, CNNHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democrats and comedian and activist Jon Stewart railed against Senate Republicans who voted against legislation to help veterans suffering from ailments related to toxic burn pits, calling it a “gut punch” to the veterans who had come to Capitol Hill to celebrate the legislation.“So ain’t this a bitch?” Stewart said Thursday at a news conference on Capitol Hill. “America’s…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New York Post

Jon Stewart blasts GOP after Senate blocks burn pit bill for veterans

41 GOP senators voted against cloture on the Honoring our PACT Act — that would boost benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxins from burn pits during their service.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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