The sad news is we are going to have to fight all over again. The fund is no longer just for rescue and recovery workers and people that lived and worked in the immediate area. It was opened up to everyone below Canal Street in 2001. But if you lived on the North side of Canal Street: Tough Luck! I assume there must have been an invisible barrier down the middle of Canal Street preventing deadly wind born toxins crossing from the South side to the North. This is the kind of insane sh*t that has been going on for 21 years. Congress is a 🤡 circus.
@@bretdaniels6782 Its sick that he was born in my amazing hometown of Mesa Arizona. It pissed me off. The LDS church isn't perfect and It portrays itself to be perfect in god's eyes. If you live in Mesa you know why I speak on the LDS.
But still. Wy a fight?? Wy do you have to fight for your right for care after working and risking your live for others. After responding to and unprecedented attack on your country. And instead of helping the people who where so brave to respond are left in the cold by the same people who made there career out if a tragedy. This shows you how currupt and incompetent the real people whit power truly are. They should be in line to help these people.
I'm very sorry for your loss, your father was a true hero. And I feel incredibly sad that a system as Jon mentioned, contimued to use the politcal stance of "never forget..' actually 'forgot' to do something about these horrible conditions. I'm not even American, so ofcourse 9/11 wasn't as impactful to me as it was to you guys. But it's still unspeakable, un-fucking-thinkable that thos is the way true heroes were treated. The two major things i've been thaught here in Holland are that we should never ever forget WWII, and 9/11. And it's heartbreaking to think there are people like me who seem to care more about the health of those people as some of congress seemed to. I'm extremely happy to hear this bill has passed because it's the bare minimum after 18 years. Sorry for the ramble but this is something that just really gets to me. Again, your father was a true hero for his country. Risking his life to save those who were unable to help themselfs. And those should never, ever be forgotten not to mention discarded. God bless you and your family.
Same here friend. Ever since 9/11 my dad’s respiratory capacity was never the same and he developed a whole host of respiratory allergies and it contributed to his heart attack at age 58.
I moved to NYC a few years after 9/11 and I'm not surprised how the first responders there sacrificed themselves for the people . for a city that gets ripped for being too gruff, or individualized...just nope. Good people all proud to live there, be free, and still help each other. I live elsewhere now and I miss the city every day. Such a special place with special people. God bless your fathers and all the heroes that day and every day. SHAME ON OUR GOVERNMENT. There is always money to support veterans/first responders. Always. Maybe the defense contractors who profited off the war in Iraq could cough up some of their billions for these guys? 9/11 was the impetus for the war, right? So these guys made money off 9/11 technically.
@@elephant1992 first off I'm 23 and the other 22 million came from legal votes according to over 50 court cases that trump lost even SCOTUS said he lost btw mail in voting has been around since the civil war take your own advice about research
The fact that there was even 2 votes against it makes me fucking sick. I’m a diehard patriot and a red blooded republican and it just makes me so angry that this wasn’t 100% unanimous
And these republicans look at honorable heroes like those that were at ground zero and can't even bother to help them even though it would take almost no time.
>funding health care for 9/11 responders "I dunno guys, that's a LOT of money." >funding some new death lazer mega nuke tank thing for the millitary "Oh, we can't POSSIBLY throw enough money at this." Fucking state of the American government, lol.
Thank You! It's been some time since I wrote my comment and there have been many changes. I find it hard to be optimistic. What I find particularly troubling is racism and treatment of people of different race and ethnicity. Racists are simple minded imbecils of limited intelligence.
It took them 18 years..18 years for them to say "oh yeah your medical is paid for don't worry...I could understand 1 year to iron out everything to make sure they were good and fine but 18 years!
@@scottk1987 "Actually he made sure that they were taken care of the one that dropped the ball was the Obama administration" Uh no, that blame belongs to Congress............nice try though.
The fact that people even have to question this is ridiculous. The fact that both parties, for YEARS have made it so difficult is ridiculous. Thank you Jon Stewart and thank all of the men and women..Thank you.
Proud to say all Oklahoma Representatives and Senators, both Republican and the one Democrat, all voted together to pass this (what should be non-partisan) bill.
Imagine being a first responders and surviving one of the most devastating terrorist attacks, and then have the gov thinks its wrong to reward you with life benefits... What a fucking disgrace, Im glad the bill passed, whoever rejected it has no compassion, no regret and no soul to be an American
I'm from Canada, and I'm glad to see things worked out the way they did, but I'm still curious about the 2 votes against it.....how would you even begin to explain that.
18 years later... this is beyond disgusting. What, did they have to wait for enough 1st responders to die before they had enough funding for the ones remaining?! Godbless Jon Stewart.
@@Pinkielover - The entire world watched, including the people who are enemies of our country, including the people who perpetrated this attack. Watching an attack does not make you a hero. Simply being alive on the day of 9-11 does not make you a hero. No offense, lots of people did heroic things on that day, and I am sure that it is those smaller acts of heroism that you are trying to also shine a light on. If I am right in my guess, I applaud your intentions. But being a hero requires, at a minimum, SOME form of positive action. Merely watching and existing is not heroic, nor should the people who simply existed on that day get credit for 'heroism'. It devalues the self sacrificing actions of the real heroes of that day.
I'm glad it happened, and i fkn love Jon... but the simple fact he had to get involved in it, to begin with, shows how fkn backwards US government is...
*You want them to save you when you have no more options, then take care of emergency responders!* *And 'Orio Palmer', you're a true humanitarian hero!!!!!!!! RIP!* #Priorities
The man standing next to Jon Stewart is John Feal, a first responder and an advocate for the first responders, made 278 trips to D.C. over 15 years to "promote" the bill.
The fact this was a bill that was a struggle to pass is an utter embarrassment on America. They took care of America and our government gave them what? A no thanks? Kudos to Jon and the other fighting warriors for setting the situation straight!!
I just don't get it, how can anyone vote against such a bill? Awful I wonder how many of those first responders have died before this bill was signed in, due to all the delays?
Senator Mike Lee R-Utah and Junior Senator Rand Paul R-Kentucky voted against the bill. "A member of Congress retiring with five years' service under CSRS and 25 years under FERS at the same salary level would get an initial annual pension of $89,610. A member of Congress retiring with 30 years of service under the CSRS offset plan would get an initial annual benefit of $130,500.Jul 22, 2013" Sounds fair right?
According to the report, the Treasury Department began partially withholding payments made and authorized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. According to the program's director, FDNY chief medical officer Dr. David Prezant, the department withheld half a million dollars annually in 2016 and 2017, with the sum rising to $630,000 in 2018 and 2019. Some $1.447 million were withheld by the Treasury Department through late August, the reported, citing Prezant. "This is the most amazing thing. This was disappearing - without any notification," he told the media outlet.
It’s a damn shame they even had to fight for this.
*Absolutely agree!*
Thank the republicans for that, they're the ones that opposed paying the first responders in the first place
The sad news is we are going to have to fight all over again. The fund is no longer just for rescue and recovery workers and people that lived and worked in the immediate area. It was opened up to everyone below Canal Street in 2001. But if you lived on the North side of Canal Street: Tough Luck! I assume there must have been an invisible barrier down the middle of Canal Street preventing deadly wind born toxins crossing from the South side to the North. This is the kind of insane sh*t that has been going on for 21 years. Congress is a 🤡 circus.
American republicans are what makes me hate America
Hope the two senators who opposed, never win there seats ever again. Heartless bums!!!
Mike Lee is my state senator...but he's never getting my vote come next election. He has failed, not only as a leader, but as a man and a Christian.
Give them 2 Senators a Medal' Fuck them Bastards....
They shouldn't, but gerrymandering makes it extremely difficult for them to lose their seats.
@@bretdaniels6782 Its sick that he was born in my amazing hometown of Mesa Arizona. It pissed me off. The LDS church isn't perfect and It portrays itself to be perfect in god's eyes. If you live in Mesa you know why I speak on the LDS.
Who were the two who voted no? I’d like to know their names and remember them
Jon Stewart is the man for his tireless advocacy. Well Done !
@@delroyholiday9153 Your point ? So what if he does, I don't see the relevance of his sexual life. Grow up.
@Kristie C They're just another nutjob on the internet judging by the myriad of emojis and that horrid playlist on their channel. Disregard.
Crazy when comedians make more sense than politicians.
@@macmiller1678 John stopped just being a comedian years ago
But still. Wy a fight?? Wy do you have to fight for your right for care after working and risking your live for others. After responding to and unprecedented attack on your country. And instead of helping the people who where so brave to respond are left in the cold by the same people who made there career out if a tragedy. This shows you how currupt and incompetent the real people whit power truly are. They should be in line to help these people.
i lost my father from health ailments from 9/11 and ground zero. god bless jon stewart
I'm very sorry for your loss, your father was a true hero. And I feel incredibly sad that a system as Jon mentioned, contimued to use the politcal stance of "never forget..' actually 'forgot' to do something about these horrible conditions.
I'm not even American, so ofcourse 9/11 wasn't as impactful to me as it was to you guys. But it's still unspeakable, un-fucking-thinkable that thos is the way true heroes were treated.
The two major things i've been thaught here in Holland are that we should never ever forget WWII, and 9/11. And it's heartbreaking to think there are people like me who seem to care more about the health of those people as some of congress seemed to.
I'm extremely happy to hear this bill has passed because it's the bare minimum after 18 years.
Sorry for the ramble but this is something that just really gets to me. Again, your father was a true hero for his country. Risking his life to save those who were unable to help themselfs. And those should never, ever be forgotten not to mention discarded. God bless you and your family.
Same here friend. Ever since 9/11 my dad’s respiratory capacity was never the same and he developed a whole host of respiratory allergies and it contributed to his heart attack at age 58.
I moved to NYC a few years after 9/11 and I'm not surprised how the first responders there sacrificed themselves for the people . for a city that gets ripped for being too gruff, or individualized...just nope. Good people all proud to live there, be free, and still help each other. I live elsewhere now and I miss the city every day. Such a special place with special people.
God bless your fathers and all the heroes that day and every day.
SHAME ON OUR GOVERNMENT.
There is always money to support veterans/first responders. Always. Maybe the defense contractors who profited off the war in Iraq could cough up some of their billions for these guys? 9/11 was the impetus for the war, right? So these guys made money off 9/11 technically.
You have my condolences. Your father died as a hero to this country and I'm sorry that this country let him down the way it did.
May his memory be a blessing.
The two who voted against this bill should be out of a job
@@elephant1992 yeah no it was 2 republican senators. Mike Lee and Rand Paul
@@elephant1992 Biden wasnt even a senator at the time so he couldnt vote on it and Harris voted for it you can look it up also TRUMP LOST
@@elephant1992 first off I'm 23 and the other 22 million came from legal votes according to over 50 court cases that trump lost even SCOTUS said he lost btw mail in voting has been around since the civil war take your own advice about research
The people who continue to vote for Rand Paul definitely need to reexamine their values..
@Cliff Byrd it's was Republicans Mike Lee from Utah and Ronald Paul from Kentucky.
The fact that there was even 2 votes against it makes me fucking sick. I’m a diehard patriot and a red blooded republican and it just makes me so angry that this wasn’t 100% unanimous
And these republicans look at honorable heroes like those that were at ground zero and can't even bother to help them even though it would take almost no time.
Senate will always be greedy no matter what
🎯🎯🎯
Thanks Chad, same here, 100%. 2 votes is unexplainable.
It makes me Angier that this was even a fight at all? Like it's basic human decency to take care of them?
This shouldn't have taken no 18 years for funding.
"The terrorists didn't attack Tribeca., They attacked America!". -Stewart
"Al Qaeda didn't shout 'death to tribeca'!"
>funding health care for 9/11 responders
"I dunno guys, that's a LOT of money."
>funding some new death lazer mega nuke tank thing for the millitary
"Oh, we can't POSSIBLY throw enough money at this."
Fucking state of the American government, lol.
This man has made real change.
John Stewart is an outstanding human being. I miss his show, however, I know he is doing a lot of good. We need more people like him.
Amen to that
Thank You! It's been some time since I wrote my comment and there have been many changes. I find it hard to be optimistic. What I find particularly troubling is racism and treatment of people of different race and ethnicity. Racists are simple minded imbecils of limited intelligence.
well he's back!
Congratulations first responders and Thank you Jon Stewart for your dedication and hard work. We salut you.
"We whooped your asses 97/2" Damn he called them out right there 👏🏻
Jon Stewart is and always will be a legend.
It took them 18 years..18 years for them to say "oh yeah your medical is paid for don't worry...I could understand 1 year to iron out everything to make sure they were good and fine but 18 years!
I think at first they didnt know it would make such a lasting impact, but when scientists discovered it, should have been done in 1 vote.
@@rollercoaster478 Yeah, but we have to remember: plenty of our elected officials don't "believe" in science, so... 😑
@@ZhangtheGreat yep that's sad. And a threat to society
It is very sad that this actually had to be fought for. Much respect Jon. This world needs more leaders like you.
Bush and co should be paying these lot out of their own pockets..
Actually he made sure that they were taken care of the one that dropped the ball was the Obama administration
@@scottk1987 "Actually he made sure that they were taken care of the one that dropped the ball was the Obama administration"
Uh no, that blame belongs to Congress............nice try though.
Scott Kindness LMAO you sir. Are an absolute fucking idiot. Lol are you serious?
Scott Kindness Boomer Scott how much Fox News do you watch?
@@bobandy7279 yes!! All comments are correct in some way. The ones to Blame are indeed Congress. Smh. Tasteless. Be strong and stay healthy!!! Lol
This is what our tax dollars should go to
The fact that people even have to question this is ridiculous. The fact that both parties, for YEARS have made it so difficult is ridiculous. Thank you Jon Stewart and thank all of the men and women..Thank you.
Only took 18 years, ya useless bureaucrats
#preparedlivesmatter
Thank God for Jon Stewart, these brave warriors, and social media! To have to shame the GOP into giving a damn...terrible.
you made this comment 1 year ago as of 4/2021. where the heck have YOU been lately?
Proud to say all Oklahoma Representatives and Senators, both Republican and the one Democrat, all voted together to pass this (what should be non-partisan) bill.
Now this, this gives me hope.
Julius Martin Hope is for the naive and broken spirited.
Sad get a life. If you need to get hope from a over the hill comedian you need a friend
Nick Gamez that over the hill comedian did more for them then their own country.
Mr Stewart I had no idea till now how serious and outstanding an individual you really are you should run in politics
oh god don't it will ruin you mentally and your perfect just the way you are
Imagine being a first responders and surviving one of the most devastating terrorist attacks, and then have the gov thinks its wrong to reward you with life benefits... What a fucking disgrace, Im glad the bill passed, whoever rejected it has no compassion, no regret and no soul to be an American
Two people on that vote have no hearts. Thank god for the yeses, Jon Stewart, and the brave first responders. Never forget.
I hope the 9/11 victims get the treatment they need all thanks to the 9/11 bill.
Should have never been a question
It shouldn't have taken this long, God bless the first responders and John Stewart 🙏
who tf are the 2 that voted no
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
Every American should be provided healthcare and should never have to face financial ruin because of medical problems. Congress is disgusting.
My history teacher talked about this today. Jon Stewart has made history, what a guy
I'm from Canada, and I'm glad to see things worked out the way they did, but I'm still curious about the 2 votes against it.....how would you even begin to explain that.
I’ve (a fellow republican) never been more disappointed and embarrassed by the Republican Party...
18 years later... this is beyond disgusting. What, did they have to wait for enough 1st responders to die before they had enough funding for the ones remaining?! Godbless Jon Stewart.
Of course Rand Paul would oppose the bill.
It shouldn't have been a battle - it should have been an automatic right.
Congratulations to all 9/11 Heroes 👏🏾👏🏾💕😍💕......
everyone that lived through or watched is a hero in my book.
And congratulations to all of us. AT LAST our government is taking care of our heroes.
@@Pinkielover - The entire world watched, including the people who are enemies of our country, including the people who perpetrated this attack. Watching an attack does not make you a hero. Simply being alive on the day of 9-11 does not make you a hero. No offense, lots of people did heroic things on that day, and I am sure that it is those smaller acts of heroism that you are trying to also shine a light on. If I am right in my guess, I applaud your intentions. But being a hero requires, at a minimum, SOME form of positive action. Merely watching and existing is not heroic, nor should the people who simply existed on that day get credit for 'heroism'. It devalues the self sacrificing actions of the real heroes of that day.
The fact that this even had to be a battle is absolutely disgusting.
A pundit who’s actually worth something to this country
Wow it almost took 2 decades to get this passed? WTF America.
shame on the 2 senators that opposed this bill.
Shame on you for being an idiot
@@soioioioioioio34 shame on you for being a fucktard
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
I'm glad it happened, and i fkn love Jon... but the simple fact he had to get involved in it, to begin with, shows how fkn backwards US government is...
This should never have been an issue to debate
Why tf did this even take 18 years to pass?
See Mitch McConnell
Y'all see Jon's smile when Mitch walked by? HAHAHA Priceless!
I know those 343 firefighters are looking down cheering and smiling
Shame it took 20 fucking years
This shouldn't even have gone this far. One would think it's common sense to take care of these people.
My respect for the fire fighters you did a great job well done, and too all who left us Rest in peace (greetings from Germany)
18 years is unbelievable and sad.
To serve our Country and risk their lives and get treated like crap. Unacceptable.
97-2. This souldn't even be in battle, those men and women deserve that and more
*You want them to save you when you have no more options, then take care of emergency responders!*
*And 'Orio Palmer', you're a true humanitarian hero!!!!!!!! RIP!*
#Priorities
When your government fails to help its heroes, it’s time for a new government
Imagine being the 2 people who voted against it and you have to go to work and see everyone looking at you with such disdain
Who are the ones that said no!!! Wtf
Rand Paul and Mike Lee both R
18 years... This is disgraceful.
Jon Stewart you are a beautiful human being, I love you man. God bless.
Jon's address to Congress HAD to shame them to submission. He pummeled them with logic, anger, and truth.
Americans be ashamed. 18 years it took to help the ones that saved your lives. Embarassing
Need more ppl like Jon Stewart to be politician, and more politician to be comedian
Well Rand Paul IS a clown 🤡
They need to make the movie already. Starring Tom Hanks as Jon Stewart.
The man standing next to Jon Stewart is John Feal, a first responder and an advocate for the first responders, made 278 trips to D.C. over 15 years to "promote" the bill.
The fact this was a bill that was a struggle to pass is an utter embarrassment on America. They took care of America and our government gave them what? A no thanks? Kudos to Jon and the other fighting warriors for setting the situation straight!!
Jon's speech brought me here.
Why this was a fight in the first place??? Damn USA gvmt, take care of your people, and they are not just some people, they are your fucking heroes.
Jon Stewart is a Stand-up Guy.
344 firefighters died. Never forget Fire Patrolman Keith Roma, he died having led over 200 people to safety.
There's a special place for those 2 voters who voted against that bill.....Shame on you!
18 years!
Never should have been a question. The only question that should have been brought up was who has a pen.
Rand Paul is still a pathetic example of an American. So happy Jon Steward helped those that helped the ENTIRE nation!
Damn straight they better give those Heroes lifetime care, they damn well deserve it
This November, vote out Mike Lee and Rand Paul
Thank you Jon
Who tf were the 2? Fire them
Mike Lee
Rand Paul
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
I just don't get it, how can anyone vote against such a bill? Awful
I wonder how many of those first responders have died before this bill was signed in, due to all the delays?
How does something like that take 19 years??
Jon Stewart is a legend for this. True American.
Those 2 that voted against, Shame on you
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
This took 18 years ???
Wow. Time for change.
Imagine not backing this bill.
Jon , you're street ,period !
You never here but what about all the construction that workers that cleans up the debri have they been getting sick 🤒 I mean how could they not?
I've never thought of that. How awful.
Sen mike lee r and rand paul you suck how dare you vote against those heros
Shame on the two who didn't vote on it!!!!
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
This here conservative republican loves and respect Mr. Jon Stewart. God Bless you Sir.
Mr. Stewart, you sir are the man!!
Props to Jon, but that fact that all of this was even necessary is a shame.
I just don't think crying is a weakness.
Who are those 2 that opposed?
Rand Paul (R - Kentucky), Mike Lee (R - Utah)
5 seconds. Response time. Many years our response time. Sad.
The speech was historic
Senator Mike Lee R-Utah and Junior Senator Rand Paul R-Kentucky voted against the bill.
"A member of Congress retiring with five years' service under CSRS and 25 years under FERS at the same salary level would get an initial annual pension of $89,610. A member of Congress retiring with 30 years of service under the CSRS offset plan would get an initial annual benefit of $130,500.Jul 22, 2013"
Sounds fair right?
Who was the two that said no
Mike Lee
Rand Paul
Stewart should never get a parking ticket or moving violation ticket ever in NYC
According to the report, the Treasury Department began partially withholding payments made and authorized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
According to the program's director, FDNY chief medical officer Dr. David Prezant, the department withheld half a million dollars annually in 2016 and 2017, with the sum rising to $630,000 in 2018 and 2019.
Some $1.447 million were withheld by the Treasury Department through late August, the reported, citing Prezant. "This is the most amazing thing. This was disappearing - without any notification," he told the media outlet.
Shame, fucking shame that it took this long. Thank you first responders and Jon.
Jon is a real American patriot