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Sen. Gillibrand pushes back against GOP group’s ‘partisan rhetoric’ over 9/11 health bill

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing back against the GOP’s “pack of lies” about the 9/11 health bill in hopes of finding one more Republican willing to help ill heroes of the terror attacks.

Pete King Pushes Back on Republicans’ 9/11 Health Care Memo

Congressman Peter King–the lone Republican co-sponsor of the 9/11 health care bill–is pushing back against a policy memo circulating among his colleagues in the Senate.

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.