Jon Stewart Joins Lawmakers, to help Military Veterans, Affected by Burn Pits.<br />On Nov. 9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.<br />On Nov. 9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.<br />On Nov. 9, Jon Stewart announced legislation to improve the lives of veterans impacted by the military's use of burn pits.<br />Open-air burning is a method of <br />waste disposal employed by the <br />United States Armed Forces.<br />Advocates say the chemical smoke <br />released by burn pits directly <br />contributes to rises in respiratory <br />issues and cancer among veterans.<br />Advocates say the chemical smoke <br />released by burn pits directly <br />contributes to rises in respiratory <br />issues and cancer among veterans.<br />The Presumptive Benefits for <br />War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other <br />Toxins Act would help veterans receive <br />the care they need and deserve.<br />For those that have fought and <br />defended and served this country, for them to come home and have to fight against the very government <br />that they volunteered <br />to defend is immoral. , Jon Stewart, comedian and activist, via ABC News.<br />The Department of Veterans Affairs reports nearly 3.5 million veterans of foreign wars have been exposed to burn pits.<br />The Department of Veterans Affairs reports nearly 3.5 million veterans of foreign wars have been exposed to burn pits.<br />Advocates say claims made with the <br />VA concerning illness from burn pit <br />exposure are mostly denied.<br />Advocates say claims made with the <br />VA concerning illness from burn pit <br />exposure are mostly denied.<br />The Department of Defense says burn pits are no longer utilized regularly, <br />nine remain operational.<br />The Department of Defense says burn pits are no longer utilized regularly, <br />nine remain operational.<br />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.<br />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
