Congress created the Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to help anyone injured or sickened in the attacks or in the response process. The first responders attended the hearing to advocate for the financial compensation they are due, Stewart said. “I’m sorry if I sound angry and undiplomatic,” said Stewart, the former host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. were the only two subcommittee members who did not attend, said Daniel Schwarz, a spokesman for subcommittee chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). later sought to assure Stewart his message resonated with many, regardless of who actually attended the hearing.

Source: Washington Post June 11, 2019 17:04 UTC