Mitch McConnell responded to Jon Stewart’s ongoing campaign to get Congress to reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, saying that Stewart is getting “all bent out of shape” for no reason
A picture of compassion. Photo: Courtesy of Fox News. Mitch McConnell responded Monday to comedian Jon Stewart’s ongoing public campaign to get Congress to reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, saying the former Daily Show host is getting “all bent out of shape” for no reason.
The Senate majority leader was responding to comments Stewart made yesterday on Fox News Sunday. Stewart, whose appearance in Congress on behalf of sick first responders last week went viral, was asked about a certain road block the 9/11 victim’s funding could face once it passes the House.
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