The Associated Press is reporting today that Jon Stewart is being named to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation Board this afternoon. This of course comes in the wake of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and many others recognizing the instrumental role Jon and The Daily Show played in pushing Congress to pass the 9/11 First Responders health care bill. In case you missed it, here's Jon discussing the bill with a panel of first responders.

For more, be sure to check out The Daily Show's Best 9/11 First Responder Coverage.

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