Jon Stewart's Latest Act: Sept. 11 Responders Bill

Courtesy NPR: Politics & Society  Sun, 12/26/2010 - 00:55

The bill giving health benefits to the first responders who worked at ground zero had lingered for years.

It looked nearly dead -- until comedian Jon Stewart nudged it over the finish line.

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