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Jon Stewart blasts Congress over 9/11 funding hearing: ‘Drove me nuts’ there were empty seats
Jon Stewart called on lawmakers to back up their words with actions on the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund and help American heroes who are still suffering today.
Jon Stewart chokes up, gives angry speech to Congress
Former late night host and 9/11 first responders advocate Jon Stewart chokes up and slams Congress over health care for the 9/11 first responders during the hearing for reauthorizing the 9/11 victim compensation fund.
Jon Stewart, first responders, give emotional testimony before Congress on 9/11 victim fund
Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart gave emotional testimony before a House panel on Tuesday as he called on Congress to reauthorize a fund that compensates victims of 9/11 and their families.
Maloney Statement After Congressional Hearing on September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Today’s hearing and the testimony we heard all boils down to one point; 9/11 first responders and survivors were there for us then.
Jon Stewart lashes out at hearing on 9/11 responders bill: “You should be ashamed of yourselves”
Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart’s demeanor on Capitol Hill Tuesday was vastly different from the one his fans were accustomed to seeing on Comedy Central.
State lawmakers want unlimited sick leave for city workers with 9/11 illnesses despite de Blasio
New York State legislators want to give unlimited sick leave to city employees with illnesses linked to Ground Zero, taking the power away from Mayor de Blasio, who is doling out the much-needed help on a piecemeal basis…
New York congressmembers and FDNY make announcement on 9/11 victim’s fund
New York Congressional delegation, including Jerry Nadler, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with representatives of the FDNY Firefighters association will give a “major” announcement about the 9/11 victim compensation fund Sunday.
Rep. King: ‘Absolutely essential’ that victims’ fund for 9/11 toxins is passed
Congressional leaders and FDNY firefighters gathered for a rally in Manhattan Sunday to help first responders who are dealing with 9/11-related illnesses and cancers.
Officials urge passage of 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund extension: ‘Time for America to respond to the call’
Their heroism on 9/11 should not be forgotten.
‘You said ‘never forget,’ and 20 years later, it feels like it’s being forgotten.’ | 9/11 first responders call on Congress to act
Many are still suffering from serious illnesses nearly 18 years after the 9/11 attacks.