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Jon Stewart accuses VA of being 'an obstacle' to burn pits medical care

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Former “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart on Tuesday accused the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of being “an obstacle” to providing medical coverage and care to service members who have developed illnesses from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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USA Today

Stewart pushes bill to aid vets ill from burn pits

Activist and comedian Jon Stewart joined U.S. veterans and lawmakers to push legislation to provide presumptive benefits to U.S. troops suffering respiratory and other illnesses, they claim after being exposed to toxic burn pits. (April 13)

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

Jon Stewart, lawmakers announce legislation to help veterans impacted by burn pits

Comedian Jon Stewart joined lawmakers on Tuesday to announce legislation that would make it easier for veterans with diseases linked to burn pits to access benefits.

3 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Lawmakers to unveil legislation for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving overseas

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are coming together to support new legislation that would help service members suffering after exposure to toxic burn pits. Kris Van Cleave speaks with a woman whose husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer about how this legislation could have impacted their lives.

3 years ago

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The Hill

Jon Stewart accuses VA of being 'an obstacle' to burn pits medical care

Former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart on Tuesday accused the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of being "an obstacle" to providing medical coverage and care to service members who have developed illnesses from ...

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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NY Daily News

‘We make them beg for the healthcare they are owed’: Sen. Gillibrand, Jon Stewart demand veterans receive benefits following toxic exposure to burn pits

The VA believes at least 3.5 million members of the military have been exposed to the poisonous fumes in America’s global wars on terror, and maintains a registry the Cancelinos didn’t knew existed.

3 years ago·New York, United States

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NBC News

Exclusive: Jon Stewart on advocating for veterans exposed to burn pits

A growing number of war veterans say they’ve developed serious and sometimes fatal diseases because of their exposure to burn pits. Jon Stewart speaks exclusively with NBC News’ Lester Holt about his fight for veterans who have been impacted.

3 years ago·United States

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