President Biden signs Pact Act into law -- in pictures
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US President Joe Biden signs the Pact Act into law, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. EPA -
Mr Biden hands the pen used to sign the act into law to Brielle Robinson, the surviving daughter of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson. EPA -
Mr Biden embraces Danielle Robinson, the widow of Sgt First Class Heath Robinson. AFP -
The president hugs his grandson Robert Biden, the son of the late Beau Biden, during the ceremony. EPA -
Former 'Daily Show' host and activist Jon Stewart hugs Sri Benson whose wife Katie died from mesothelioma after exposure to asbestosis during her military deployment in Kuwait. EPA -
Mr Benson holds up a picture of his deceased wife Katie, a former US army medic, during the signing ceremony. Reuters -
Stewart is embraced by Mr Benson, who holds a picture of his wife Katie. Reuters -
David Shulkin, former US secretary of Veterans Affairs under former president Donald Trump, attends the ceremony in spite of Republicans blocking the bill. Bloomberg -
Mr Biden and Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, enter the East Room of the White House for the signing ceremony. Bloomberg -
Susan Zeier, mother of Danielle Robinson, talks with Stewart. EPA -
Mr Biden poses for a selfie after signing the bill. AP -
Mr Biden's grandson, Robert, was seated next to Robinson's daughter at the ceremony. Reuters -
Stewart embraces Ms Robinson at the ceremony. AFP -
An attendee holds up a photo of deceased US veteran John Mora during the signing ceremony. AFP -
Alejandro Mayorkas, US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, arrives. Bloomberg -
Stewart and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the ceremony. AFP
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