The Senate today passed the September 11th Victims Compensation fund by a vote of 97-2, authorizing through 2092 the money needed to ensure the health care of the first responders and workers whose…
The Senate today passed the September 11th Victims Compensation fund by a vote of 97-2, authorizing through 2092 the money needed to ensure the health care of the first responders and workers whose exposure to the toxicity at Lower Manhattan’s Ground Zero has resulted, and will continue to result in, cancer and other ailments.
The House approved the re-authorization earlier this month by an overwhelming margin. With today’s Senate vote, the measure proceeds to President Donald Trump, who is expected to approve. ou should be ashamed of yourselves for those that aren’t here,” Stewart said during the hearing broadcast live by CSPAN, “but you won’t be, because accountability doesn’t appear to be something that occurs in this chamber.”
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