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Mitch McConnell isn’t sure why Jon Stewart is ‘all bent out of shape’ over 9/11 funds
Stewart says the 9/11 responders are “suffering and dying and in terrible need. You’d think that’d be enough to get Congress’s attention.”
Civilian Public Workers Deserve 9/11 ‘Disability’
In the days and months that followed New York’s darkest day, the best among us responded to the rescue and recovery efforts without hesitation.
Jon Stewart Shames Mitch McConnell for Failing 9/11 First Responders on ‘Fox News Sunday’
“We don’t want to be here,” Jon Stewart told the handful of lawmakers who showed up to watch him plead for an extension of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund last week.
Never forget the heroes of 9/11
Jon Stewart’s impassioned plea this past week to the House Judiciary Committee calling for permanent legislation to fund the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund surely touched hearts across America.
Jon Stewart: McConnell has ‘never’ dealt with 9/11 responders compassionately
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Sunday, saying the Republican lawmaker has never dealt with the issue of compensating 9/11 emergency responders compassionately.
Local Firefighter Weighs In On 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill
Last week, a congressional committee voted to renew the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Jon Stewart Shreds ‘White Whale’ Mitch McConnell Over 9/11 Bill Response
“I want to make it clear that this has never been dealt with compassionately by Senator McConnell,” Stewart said on “Fox News Sunday.”
Jon Stewart slams McConnell over 9/11 victim fund
Comedian Jon Stewart went after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday as he continued to push for 9/11 first responders funding, arguing that for years McConnell has used it as a bargaining chip before votes.
Jon Stewart blames McConnell for issues passing 9/11 compensation bills
TV personality and fierce advocate for 9/11 first responders Jon Stewart is a special ‘Fox News Sunday’ Power Player of the Week.
Jon Stewart rips McConnell over no compassion for 9/11 responders
Jon Stewart ripped Mitch McConnell on Sunday, saying the Senate Majority Leader has never acted with compassion when it comes to securing health-care funding for 9/11 first-responders.