Jon Stewart returns to Daily Show to push 9/11 first-responders health act
Former host pushes political buttons on first visit back
Comedian Jon Stewart has returned to The Daily Show where he made a push to renew a law that provides health benefits for first responders who became ill after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Tonight! A young man returns to call for congressional action on a 9/11 bill. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeniorJonStewartCorrespondent?src=hash">#SeniorJonStewartCorrespondent</a> <a href="https://t.co/GuEYnyrIf3">pic.twitter.com/GuEYnyrIf3</a>
—@TheDailyShowStewart was a guest on The Daily Show With Trevor Noah on Monday night.
Stewart urged, badgered and exhorted Congress, especially Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, to pass the Zadroga Act.
Jon Stewart wants you to tell <a href="https://twitter.com/SenateMajLdr">@SenateMajLdr</a> to pass the 9/11 Zadroga Act. Now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/worstresponders?src=hash">#worstresponders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shameworks?src=hash">#shameworks</a> <a href="https://t.co/tqIlzOLUYM">pic.twitter.com/tqIlzOLUYM</a>
—@TheDailyShowThe law expired last month but has enough funding to last another year.
Proponents of the law are seeking its permanent extension, but some Republicans have opposed that, saying they want a chance to periodically review it and make sure it's operating soundly.
Noah took over as host of The Daily Show in September, succeeding Stewart, who stepped down in August after 16 years.
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