Speaking on behalf of 9/11 first responders, comedian Jon Stewart slammed congress, begging representatives to reauthorize a relief plan. 'This is how to use shame with purpose and precision,' writes Brian Boyle. (via latimesopinion)
Former"Daily Show" host Jon Stewart prepares to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about reauthorizing the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. just as we left him: sitting behind a desk, anxiously clicking his pen as he carefully crafted an argument and called for justice. It could’ve been a monologue aired on any episode of “The Daily Show.” Almost. But instead of Comedy Central, Stewart appeared on our screens.
If you’ve been following the political comedian’s post-retirement life, today’s appearance in front of Congress may have been unexpected but not entirely unsurprising. Since leaving television in August 2015, Stewart has pursued a passion project to secure health coverage and benefits for the surviving 9/11 first responders, many of whom have been stricken with cancer and disease in the 18 years after breathing in the toxic fumes of the wreckage.
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