House rejects bill to aid sick 9/11 responders

[cory777]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON — A bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust fell short in the House on Thursday, raising the possibility that the bulk of compensation for the ill will come from a legal settlement hammered out in the federal courts.

The bill would have provided free health care and compensation payments to 9/11 rescue and recovery workers who fell ill after working in the trade center ruins.

It failed to win the needed two-thirds majority, 255-159. The vote was largely along party lines, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats supporting the measure.

For weeks, a judge and teams of lawyers have been urging 10,000 former ground zero workers to sign on to a court-supervised settlement that would split $713 million among people who developed respiratory problems and other illnesses after inhaling trade center ash.

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[Blue Owl]

1. Now let's kick another $33 billion to the Afghanistan war

Real good there, House shitheads.

That you would see fit to treat those who risked their lives in the aftermath of your holy 9/11 event in such a way is a testament to your fucking depravity, you miserable fucks.

[Dark]

2. This is revolting.

I can't express in English how disgusting this is.

These people risked everything to save the lives of 3,000 people. And they're getting shit for it. The heros are going to die a painful, cruel and horrific death.

And the villains are going to get away.

What a role model we're setting for the next generation.

[WillParkinson]

3. Stop with the hyperbole!

Remember, the area around the Trade Center was safe. The government said so.

:sarcasm:

I agree with you. This is beyond wrong.

[No Elephants]

7. Rudy Ghooliani said it was safe. Hillary questioned his assertion.

[WatchWhatISay]

4. "It failed to win the needed two-thirds majority, 255-159"

Since when does legislation in the House need a 2/3 majority to pass?

Feeling stupid here, but I thought they only needed a 50%+1 majority in the House:shrug:

[No Elephants]

8. AFAIK, only a veto override needs 2/3 in the House.

[ZombieHorde]

5. Recommended. nt

[No Elephants]

6. Great message to send. "Stay away if we're attacked on our soil."