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. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 8:36 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… Continue watching
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 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
Jul 07 Watch 6:40 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… Continue watching
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
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. 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 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
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. Continue reading