Seth Rogen Tees Off On Senators Who Walked Out On His Testimony
Celebrities regularly testify on Capitol Hill about issues important to them. But when comic actor Seth Rogen addressed a U.S. Senate subcommittee about Alzheimer's disease Wednesday, the experience was anything but typical.
Disappointed by the hearing's low turnout, Rogen took to Twitter — where his account has 1.84 million followers — to voice his frustration.
"Not sure why only two senators were at the hearing. Very symbolic of how the Government views Alzheimer's. Seems to be a low priority," Rogen tweeted after the hearing.
Rogen gave an opening statement to the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which has 18 members. But only two of them — Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa — were present for his plea for increased federal funding for Alzheimer's research.
Thanks to @Sethrogen for speaking out about efforts to #ENDALZ. RT if you know someone affected by #Alzheimers. pic.twitter.com/KTDIxPaMXU
— Mark Kirk (@SenatorKirk) February 26, 2014