Jon Stewart: Congress Only Cares About Soldiers When They’re Fighting Wars, Not When They’re in Need
In a scathing segment on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the "Daily Show" host highlights how our government officials have no problem overspending on wars, but they cut every corner they can with veterans' health.In a scathing segment on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the “Daily Show” host highlights how our government officials have no problem overspending on wars, but they cut every corner they can when it comes to caring for our veterans.
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