Aug 02 WATCH: Senate passes PACT Act, expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. He has said the bill “makes good on our sacred obligation” to care for veterans and their families. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 8:13 Sen. Jon Tester discusses roadblocks for a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have long been working to pass the PACT Act, a key bill that would expand health care access to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But what was supposed to be easy passage on a bipartisan… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 13:41 Brooks and Capehart on the Senate’s climate and health care deal New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how an apparent Senate deal to address health care costs and climate change revives some of President… Continue watching
Jul 28 WATCH: Jon Stewart criticizes Republicans for voting down bill to increase care for veterans exposed to burn pits By Associated Press Former Talk show host turned veterans advocate, John Stewart joined a bicameral group of Democrats to call out Senate Republicans for failing to pass the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. Continue reading
Jun 29 Supreme Court allows vet who lost job as Texas trooper to sue state By Associated Press The Supreme Court has allowed a former state trooper to sue Texas over his claim that he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Senate approves enhanced health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate has approved a sweeping expansion of health care and disability benefits for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan in response to concerns about their exposure to toxic burn pits. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Senate considers legislation on health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances By Associated Press The Senate could be close to passing the PACT act, a bill to help provide health care to veterans exposed to toxic waste while serving, Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Jon Stewart advocates for veterans affected by burn pits at the ‘Pass the PACT Act Rally’ By News Desk Comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart is speaking at a Washington, D.C. rally to push for action by Congress to assist sick veterans, who say they were exposed to toxic waste while serving in the military overseas. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 6:42 Supreme Court hears an Army reservist’s case involving exposure to burn pits in Iraq By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Kyle Midura, Ebony Joseph The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that questions whether sweeping legal immunity for states trumps guarantees for America’s veterans. John Yang introduces us to a Texan who served his country, and now finds himself in a legal… Continue watching
Mar 08 WATCH: Biden pushes for better care for veterans exposed to burn pits By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday said U.S. veterans were the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, has he pushed for better help for members of the military who face health problems, including after exposure to burn pits. Continue reading