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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.
Families and servicemembers of 9/11 urge lawmakers to extend the 9/11 fund
Cheryl Fuller is picking up the fight her husband started before passing away from pancreatic cancer in September of 2018.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund should be funded permanently
The nation pledged never to forget 9/11, but some memories seem to have gotten a bit hazy, especially when it comes to money….
Health Care for 9/11 Victims Is Expensive, But Islamophobia Is Free
Comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Tuesday.