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9/11 health bill finally up for vote
A long-embattled bill to provide $7.4 billion in medical treatment and lost wages for sickened Ground Zero workers may finally get a chance at becoming law this week.
D hero Kevin Czartoryski, stricken by 9/11-related lung disease, dies at 46
Retired Detective Kevin Czartoryski, who helped improve relations between the NYPD and the gay community, died Sunday following a battle with lung disease. He was 46.
Zadroga bill showdown: Widow of 9/11 first responder makes impassioned plea to Senate members
The widow of a 9/11 first responder has sent an impassioned letter to members of the Senate, urging them to look past politics and pass the long-stalled Zadroga bill.
9/11 Health Bill Still One Vote Short
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand gave an emotional speech on the Senate floor Monday arguing for passage of a health care bill for Ground Zero workers.
Heroes of 9/11 hear you loud and clear, Republicans; next time they should turn and run
Congratulations, Republican senators. Our brave 9/11 first responders hear your message loud and clear: Next time, run.
First vote on 9/11 healthcare bill likely to come on Wednesday; Rep. King slams fellow Republicans
The U.S. Senate finally is headed for a vote on the sweeping measure to care for thousands of sick and dying 9/11 heroes, the majority leader announced Saturday.
9/11 victims fume as Sen. Mike Enzi, GOP circulate ‘pack of lies’ in bid to sink Zadroga health bill
Outraged victims of the 9/11 attacks are ripping callous Republicans for circulating “a pack of lies” in a bid to torpedo aid for Ground Zero’s dying first responders.
Senate Republicans launch a vile campaign of lies against sickened Ground Zero responders
All of a sudden, Senate Republicans have gone on the attack against providing medical care and compensation to the Forgotten Victims of 9/11 with gross and insulting distortions of the truth.
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sweeten the pot in hunt for one more Zadroga Bill ‘yea’
New York’s senators were racing yesterday to lock up the last supporter needed to pass the 9/11 health bill – even as leaders aimed for a key vote this week.
9/11 A Decade Later: Retired NYPD Detective Shares Story Of 9/11 Health Struggle
Vito Friscia doesn’t like to talk about September 11th. The now retired New York City Police Department homicide detective responded that day and spent several months after the terror attacks at the World Trade Center site and at the Fresh Kills landfill. He calls the recovery effort the toughest time in his life.