It took the haranguing by comedian Jon Stewart, but the Republicans blocking the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act" finally relented and the bill to help first responders to the 9/11 disaster passed Congress before the recess. President Obama signed the bill into law yesterday in Hawaii. His statement follows:
"I was honored to sign the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to ensure that rescue and recovery workers, residents, students, and others suffering from health consequences related to the World Trade Center disaster have access to the medical monitoring and treatment they need. We will never forget the selfless courage demonstrated by the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who risked their lives to save others. I believe this is a critical step for those who continue to bear the physical scars of those attacks."
Makes you wonder why any member of Congress, Republican or Democrat would block this bill. I guess the GOP values subsidies for Billionaires over doing what is right for the people who gave so much during a national emergency.
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