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Comedian Jon Stewart tears up on Capitol Hill after first responders thank him for his advocacy of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund renewal bill
Jon Stewart never sought thanks for coming to Washington again and again to fight for passage of 9/11 legislation.
‘You should be ashamed of yourselves’: Watch Jon Stewart tear into Congress over 9/11 victims fund
Comedian Jon Stewart took members of Congress to task on Tuesday, blasting part of the House Judiciary Committee for its low attendance at a hearing about reauthorizing funding for people with diseases linked to the 9/11 crash sites.
Jon Stewart shames lawmakers for not showing up to 9/11 victims fund hearing
Former “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart shamed members of a House panel Tuesday when only five lawmakers were seated in the rostrum to hear survivors of the Sept. 11 terror attacks testify…
Jon Stewart just reminded us how outrage is supposed to work
Jon Stewart returned to TV today just as we left him: sitting behind a desk, anxiously clicking his pen as he carefully crafted an argument and called for justice.
Jon Stewart demands Congress support 9/11 compensation fund
The fund for the 9/11 responders who were sickened by the toxic debris is running out of money and future payouts are set to be cut by as much as 70%.
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.