September 11th was an event that stopped time for the United States. Citizens in the United States watched in horror as New York’s first res ponders scrambled to save lives and assess damages. Comedian Jon Stewart was at the forefront for a Congressional hearing on reauthorizing September 11th Victim Compensation Funds. Jon Stewart is a strong advocate for 9/11 res ponders previously lobbying Congress in February on this same issue. Stewart asked lawmakers in February to ensure the the compensation fund does not run out of money. The comments from Stewart on the empty seats were met with a promising response from Tennessee Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen, “All these empty chairs, that’s because it’s for the full committee. It’s not because of disrespect or lack of attention to you. That’s not true. We will respond, and we will see that this is funded.” Do you want to see this compensation fund filled? Or Do you think that these funds need to be reallocated? Let us know in the comments below!
