Jon Stewart Joins Lawmakers, to help Military Veterans, Affected by Burn Pits.
On Nov.
9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.
On Nov.
9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.
On Nov.
9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.
Open-air burning is a method of waste disposal employed by the United States Armed Forces.
Advocates say the chemical smoke released by burn pits directly contributes to rises in respiratory issues and cancer among veterans.
Advocates say the chemical smoke released by burn pits directly contributes to rises in respiratory issues and cancer among veterans.
The Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act would help veterans receive the care they need and deserve.
For those that have fought and defended and served this country, for them to come home and have to fight against the very government that they volunteered to defend is immoral.
, Jon Stewart, comedian and activist, via ABC News.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports nearly 3.5 million veterans of foreign wars have been exposed to burn pits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports nearly 3.5 million veterans of foreign wars have been exposed to burn pits.
Advocates say claims made with the VA concerning illness from burn pit exposure are mostly denied.
Advocates say claims made with the VA concerning illness from burn pit exposure are mostly denied.
The Department of Defense says burn pits are no longer utilized regularly, nine remain operational.
The Department of Defense says burn pits are no longer utilized regularly, nine remain operational.
I hope you understand that, you know, it turns out, veterans are human beings.
They're not just flags and not just bumper stickers.
, Jon Stewart, comedian and activist, via ABC News.
I hope you understand that, you know, it turns out, veterans are human beings.
They're not just flags and not just bumper stickers.
, Jon Stewart, comedian and activist, via ABC News