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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.

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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

US Senate passes act to help veterans with health issues from toxic burn pits

Washington (AFP) - US senators on Tuesday approved benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, which President Joe Biden, who believes his son Beau died of such exposure, has called a "decisive and bipartisan win."

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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.

Axios

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

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

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.

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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

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…

The Independent UK

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.

Axios

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

The Independent UK

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.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Salon

Stewart calls out Cruz-Hawley fist-bump

"Way to go, guys! You finally handed it to 'big veteran with cancer,'" Stewart tells Republicans

Los Angeles Times

The late-night 'recession' is here. And it will hit underrepresented voices hardest

The night before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, Samantha Bee delivered an impassioned call to arms on her late-night show, "Full Frontal."

WEKU

The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.

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The Independent UK

‘You just sentenced veterans to death’: Democrats and veterans outraged as GOP senators block burn pits bill

A staggering 25 GOP senators who voted to pass the bill last month suddenly changed their minds and voted no on Wednesday

WEKU

Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV

The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents.

The Guardian - US

Anger as Republicans block bill to help military veterans exposed to toxins

Jon Stewart, who has lobbied for bipartisan bill to expand healthcare for veterans, condemns ‘stab-vets-in-the-back senators’

The Guardian - UK

What links Mr Bean to George Bush via the Wu-Tang Clan?

With Rowan Atkinson’s Man vs Bee creating a buzz, we follow a swarm of entertainers down the rabbit hole, including Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart and GZA

Axios

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart rejects suggestion that he’d run for president in 2024: ‘No thank you’

A viral op-ed published last week promoted a theory that the former Daily Show host could have a good shot at the 2024 Democratic ticket if Joe Biden ducks out

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart shuts down rumors of 2024 presidential run: ‘Ummm…No thank you’

He’s not joking about this.

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