Jon Stewart, in a Heated Speech, Slammed Congress’ ‘Disrespect’ for 9/11 Victims

Comedian Jon Stewart chastised Congress on Tuesday for failing to act quickly to ensure that the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund does not run out of money.

Stewart spoke before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing packed with firefighters, police officers and other supporters to advocate for a bill that would extend the fund - which compensates survivors and first responders who suffered physical harm as a result of the September 11 attacks - for the next 70 years.

Comedian Jon Stewart chastised Congress on Tuesday for failing to act quickly to ensure that the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund does not run out of money. Stewart spoke before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing packed with firefighters, police officers and other supporters to advocate for a bill that would extend the fund - which compensates survivors and first responders who suffered physical harm as a result of the September 11 attacks - for the next 70 years.