NEW: The Senate has passed a bill to permanently fund the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund
, Clark confirmed that Stewart smiled directly at McConnell as he walked by but was unable to confirm whether the senator reacted."All I saw was McConnell's back as he passed by," the photojournalist said."I'm fairly sure McConnell saw Stewart, but I did not hear him say anything or react in any way."article titled"Photo of the day: Stewart smiles at McConnell.
Clark added:"Moments later, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell emerged from the Senate floor walking toward his office. I was hoping McConnell would stop to interact with Stewart, but he just walked by as Stewart stood there smiling." Later on Tuesday, the Senate approved legislation to permanently fund the compensation measure, effectively guaranteeing 9/11 survivors and first responders who suffered health issues their full benefit. The partisan measure was passed 97/2 and will now be put to President Donald Trump for a signature.
"No, no, Mitch McConnell, I am not bent out of shape, I'm in fine shape," Stewart said."Well, I am out of shape, but not because of you. I'm bent out of shape for them, these are the first heroes and veterans and victims of the great trillions-of-dollars war on terror. And they're currently still suffering and dying and still in terrible need."
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