She was joined Tuesday by comedian Jon Stewart, a vocal advocate for 9/11 first responders who got sick after being exposed to toxins at ground zero. “Our veterans lived 24-hours a day seven days a week next to toxic smoke,” said Jon Stewart, standing on the Capitol steps alongside 9/11 responders and veterans. His message to lawmakers -- burn pits kill. The common link between the burn pits in the Middle East and ground zero on 9/11 -- jet fuel -- which accelerated the burns both in New York and on U.S. bases. Related Stories:Gillibrand voices support for veterans exposed to burn pitsYCQM Nov. 24, 2019Scott signs burn pit registry billVeterans lobby Vermont lawmakers for burn pit billWelch calls for action on burn pitsSupreme Court halts military burn pit appealsFormer Vt. Army National Guard Commander Michael Heston has diedPolice officer gives back to sick kids after deathPerron, MacKenzie win national Murrow Award for burn pit seriesSt. Albans brewery gives ‘Tribute’ to former Guard memberBattle Over Burn Pits, Part 1Battle Over Burn Pits, Part 2Copyright 2020 WCAX.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 15, 2020 21:47 UTC