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Zadroga Act delayed no more as House of Rep. is set to finally vote on act
A long-delayed bill to help ailing 9/11 responders will finally come to a vote on the House floor next week, legislative leaders said Friday..
Congress’ sick game: Politics skunks health care bill for Ground Zero workers again
The Forgotten Victims of 9/11 have every right to be outraged at game-playing at their expense by House Democratic leaders.
WTC responders rip Democrats for vote delay on Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Sept. 11 responders lashed out at Congress on Monday, trying to hold wavering Democratic leaders to a pledge to vote on 9/11 legislation this week.
House Dems Avoid 9/11 Protest
House Democratic leaders seem to have averted a protest by ailing 9/11 responders outside their big fundraiser in Manhattan tomorrow by moving along the 9/11 health bill just enough.
Battle in Senate looms over Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Senate Dems will try to attach 9/11 legislation to a military funding bill Tuesday in a surprise gambit to break a logjam on help for victims, the Daily News has learned.
Battle in Senate looms over Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Senate Dems will try to attach 9/11 legislation to a military funding bill Tuesday in a surprise gambit to break a logjam on help for victims, the Daily News has learned.
9/11 Anniversary: Serious Health Problems Continue To Develop Among WTC Responders
Bronx resident Robert Stokes, 50, served as a volunteer firefighter on 9/11 and throughout its aftermath. He can’t help but wonder if severe health challenges he’s had since are related.
Grim toll of 9/11 casualties keeps rising
Nine years later, there are still casualties from 9/11. At least 836 Ground Zero rescue workers and volunteers have died since the attacks, including 345 from cancer, researchers say.
Former worker: ‘100 percent’ sure cancer is linked to Ground Zero
In the days following the attacks on the World Trade Center buildings in 2001, a smoky pall hung over lower Manhattan. It was toxic dust that would linger for months.
Zadroga 9/11 health bill will head back to the House for a vote, N.Y. reps say
The James Zadroga 9/11 health bill is heading back to the House floor for a vote this month, elected officials announced Wednesday.