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Achilles Hope and Possibility 4-mile run held in Central Park
The Achilles Hope and Possibility four-mile run was held Sunday in Central Park.
Senate passes burn pit bill 84-14 extending veterans health care
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Jon Stewart joins lawmakers to support veterans exposed to burn pits
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Proposed bill provides benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart joined lawmakers Wednesday to support veterans exposed to burn pits on overseas bases.
Jon Stewart Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation Helping Veterans Suffering From Effects Of Toxic Exposure
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Watch: Jon Stewart Reacts To Senate Passing Extension Of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Just last month, first responder Lou Alvarez spoke before Congress shortly before he died of a 9/11-related illness. He was joined by Jon Stewart, who voiced his frustration over what took so long.
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NYPD First Responder Fighting To Save Victims' Compensation Fund Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
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9/11 First Responders Meet With Sen. Mitch McConnell, Push For Victims' Compensation Fund
Mitch McConnell met with the retired police officers and firefighters weeks after comedian Jon Stewart and many ailing emergency workers criticized lawmakers for not acting faster to approve the funding.
Sen. Mitch McConnell To Meet 9/11 Responders To Discuss Victims' Fund
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart that Congress had failed to ensure that a victims' compensation fund never runs out of money.
NYPD First Responder Who Stood With Jon Stewart To Fight For 9/11 Victims Fund Enters Hospice Care
Lou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
First Responder Who Stood With Jon Stewart To Fight For 9/11 Victims Fund Enters Hospice Care
Lou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
Jon Stewart, McConnell Again Clash Over 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
In his testimony before Congress last week, Jon Stewart called out members who were not present for the hearing, but Majority leader Mitch McConnell says that's just the way things work.
Committee Passes Bill To Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Heads To House
The heroes and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks are one step closer to getting life-long medical support.
SEE IT: Emotional Moment When Jon Stewart Is Given FDNY Legend Ray Pfeifer's Bunker Coat
Moments before Jon Stewart blasted Congress for failing to make sure the 9/11 victims' compensation fund never runs out of money, an emotional moment took place in the hallway, just prior to his testimony.
'Why Is This So Damn Hard?!': Jon Stewart Shames Congress Over 9/11 Victims Funding
Comedian Jon Stewart scolded Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks never runs out of money.
Kidding Aside: Comedian Jon Stewart Comes To Aid Of Goats Found On Subway Tracks
Stewart can be seen on video helping to load the animals into a trailer bound for the Farm Sanctuary, which he and his wife own.
Plans For 9/11 Memorial Honoring First Responders Revealed
Steel from the World Trade Center will be incorporated in the design and visitors will be able to touch it.
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