Comedian Jon Stewart voices his anger at Republican senators after they stalled a bill aimed at giving greater healthcare access to military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, before a news conference with the bill's supporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, July 28.
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Comedian Jon Stewart voices his anger at Republican senators after they stalled a bill aimed at giving greater healthcare access to military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, before a news conference with the bill's supporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, July 28.
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

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Stewart and veterans slam Republicans over stalling bill to help those affected by toxic burn pits

Comedian Jon Stewart and veterans' advocates on Monday called on senators to stay overnight when they return to Capitol Hill to pass a stalled bill aimed at expanding health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed to toxic burn pits.