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    Jon Stewart Blasts Lawmakers In Hearing For Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund

    Stewart, a longtime advocate for victims and first responders of the 2001 attacks, said it was "shameful" more lawmakers didn't attend.
    by Brandon Carter Jun 11, 2019 2 minutes
    Jon Stewart testifies during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

    Updated at 3:11 p.m. EST

    Comedian Jon Stewart slammed representatives on Tuesday at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, saying it was "shameful" that more of them did not attend.

    "As I sit here today, I can't help but think what an incredible metaphor this room

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