If anyone needs proof of the cravenness of our political system, go no further than the absence of Congressional committee members at today’s hearing for 9/11 heroes or their failure to extend funding for their health care. So much for “We’ll never forget you.” They musta forgot

Why do you think politicians did not attend this event? They want votes so it is a winner. It is a good cause. It should be done. Even if you are morally bankrupt you would go for self-interest. I am perplexed as to why they would not go.