Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Stories of Week 7/31: Burn Pits Bill, Schumer-Manchin Deal, Pelosi Taiwan Trip, Abortion Vote, & More!
Aug 5, 2022
This week’s conversation dives into a burn pits bill highlighting veterans' health struggles. Political maneuvering around the Schumer-Manchin deal raises eyebrows, while the killing of an al-Qaeda leader ignites discussions on foreign policy. Tensions escalate with Pelosi's Taiwan trip amid the complexities of U.S.-China relations. In Kansas, a crucial ballot initiative on abortion rights sees a surprising outcome that reshapes political dynamics. The episode ultimately weaves together issues of democracy, corporate taxation, and sustainability.
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Burn Pits Bill Controversy
- Jon Stewart championed the PACT Act, aiding veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
- Republicans blocked the bill, citing budgetary concerns, after initially supporting it.
Political Retaliation
- Republicans blocked the PACT Act after Democrats reached a deal on the Inflation Reduction Act.
- This suggests the Republicans' action was retaliatory.
Jon Stewart's Critique
- Jon Stewart criticizes the Senate's lack of accountability and the hypocrisy of politicians like Mitch McConnell.
- He highlights the cruelty of denying veterans healthcare benefits.
