Obama Comes Out In Support Of 9/11 Health Bill
In a breakthrough for 9/11 first responders, President Barack Obama ended his silence on the Zadroga Bill on Wednesday and backed the uphill drive to get it through Congress. “The President looks forward to signing the 9/11 health bill into law, once it passes both houses of Congress, to help the first responders whose health and […]
Open Letter to President Obama from John Feal
Dear Mr. President: Why have you failed us? Two years ago, when you were asking for our votes for president, your campaign said you supported the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which would provide us with the health care we earned through our service to this country. Since that time, though, you’ve said […]
Judge Counsels 9/11 Workers to Settle
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who approved a settlement of up to $712.5 million for more than 10,000 plaintiffs at a hearing in Manhattan in June, appeared before an audience of about 100 people at the Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island. Also on hand were Matthew L. Garretson, the administrator of the claims; Kenneth […]
Examining the Continuing Needs of 9/11 Workers
See Full Committee Hearing Video Committee: Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions Date: Tuesday, June 29 2010, 2:30 PM Place: SD-430 Witnesses Panel I The Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand , United States Senator, Hudson, NY Panel II Dr. John Howard , Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and […]