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Aug 18

A ‘forgotten tragedy’ at a New Orleans gay bar and a new effort to honor victims’ remains

By Roby Chavez

After nearly 50 years, New Orleans issued a formal apology for its response to an arson at the popular gay bar UpStairs Lounge and renews the search for the remains of four victims.

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Aug 03

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After a long battle, veterans celebrate PACT Act’s passage. But the war goes on for many

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been…

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Aug 01

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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…

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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.

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Jul 07

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Biden faces pressure to end abortion ban within the Department of Veterans Affairs

In a post-Roe America, Democrats are increasingly turning to the White House for solutions and urging President Biden to use executive action to protect and expand abortion access. While Biden's power is limited, a group of veterans argues he could…

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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.

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Jun 07

WATCH: President Joe Biden signs 9 bipartisan bills into law to benefit veterans

By News Desk and Associated Press

President Joe Biden signed into law nine bipartisan bills that will improve care for America's veterans at the White House on Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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Jan 19

WATCH: Comedian Jon Stewart and other veteran advocates testify in Congress on soldiers exposed to toxic fumes

By News Desk

The House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on veterans exposed to toxic fumes.

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