Jon Stewart on GOP’s block of veterans bill: ‘If this is America First, America is f—ed’
Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would help millions of military veterans sickened by exposure to toxic burn pits.
By Emily Singer - July 28, 2022Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would help millions of military veterans sickened by exposure to toxic burn pits.
By Emily Singer - July 28, 2022Mitch McConnell dragged his feet on the bill, and two Republicans tried to block it, but help finally is on the way for 9/11 first responders.
By Dan Desai Martin - July 23, 2019First responders who say they’ve been used as a political pawn by Mitch McConnell will meet with him on Tuesday.
By Emily Singer - June 24, 2019Mitch McConnell doesn’t want to be criticized for ignoring 9/11 first responders.
By Oliver Willis - June 17, 2019McConnell played dumb when asked whether he supported reauthorizing a fund to compensate sick and dying 9/11 first responders.
By Emily Singer - June 12, 2019