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House Approves Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill
Voting for the second time on the measure, the House of Representatives approved by a 268-160 vote Wednesday a $7 billion health bill for first responders who fell ill at the World Trade Center site, more than nine years after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Pass Zadroga bill today: Congress must do right by Ground Zero responders
Now is the time. Now is the time for Congress to move America toward fulfilling the national obligation to the Forgotten Victims of 9/11.
House passes Zadroga Act expanding health care for 9/11 first responders, oks over $7 billion in aid
Congress gave America’s 9/11 responders their first reason to smile in nine years, pushing a measure to care for sick heroes halfway to reality.
House Passes Bill to Help With 9/11 Health Care
The House approved legislation on Wednesday that would provide billions of dollars for medical treatment to rescue workers and residents of New York City who suffered illnesses from breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke from ground zero.
9/11 Responders: We’re all Over the Country
One of the arguments some Republicans make against the 9/11 bill coming up for a vote tomorrow is that it’s a handout for New York.
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.