House Passes 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
The House this afternoon passed final congressional approval of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act, which provides medical care for persons exposed to harmful toxins from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. First responders, cleanup workers and those living within the terrorist attack areas are eligible for care. The $7.4 billion bill passed easily 268 to 160. Seventeen Republicans […]
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 […]
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 […]