The comedian turned first responder advocate was back in Washington this week, with a new effort to support those who've become sick while helping protect others.
The committee meeting that he cried in was nothing more than a opportunity for a ego-driven publicity hound to take advantage of out-of-context optics.
WASHINGTON — 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.
Stewart, a longtime advocate for 9/11 responders, angrily called out lawmakers for failing to attend a hearing on a bill to ensure the fund can pay benefits for the next 70 years...