New York Times: "Republicans Block U.S. Health Aid for 9/11 Workers"

[Xicano]

WASHINGTON — Republican senators blocked Democratic legislation on Thursday that sought to provide medical care to rescue workers and residents of New York City who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke from ground zero.

The 9/11 health bill, a version of which was approved by the House of Representatives in September, is among a handful of initiatives that Senate Democrats had been hoping to approve this year before the close of the 111th Congress. Supporters believe this is their last real opportunity to have the bill passed.

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In a vote largely along party lines, the Senate rejected a procedural move by Democrats to end debate on the 9/11 health bill and bring it to an up-or-down vote; 60 yes votes were needed, but the move received only 57, with 42 votes against.

Republicans have been raising concerns about how to pay for the $7.4 billion measure, while Democrats, led by Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand of New York, have argued that the nation had a moral obligation to assist those who put their lives at risk during rescue operations at ground zero.



http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/nyregion/10health.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

[UrbScotty]

1. But librulz forgot 9/11! Repubs are the pro-freedom anti-terror party!

:Sarcasm:

[Uncle Joe]

2. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Xicano.

[Xicano]

4. Hi Uncle Joe, always good to see you.

:hi:

[Uncle Joe]

8. Likewise, Xicano.

Peace to you.:hi:

[GreenTea]

3. Fucking cold-hearted, greedy lying hateful republicans!

[adigal]

5. Check out Freeper response

Maybe this will explain the selfishness and evil on the other side:

To: Haiku Guy
but the failure enraged 9/11 responders.
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Screw the leeches and their "rage."

They inhaled smoke and dust, now they claim nebulous (or possibly non-existent) adverse health symptoms and want the rest of us to shell out the big bucks so they can ride the leisure train.

Even if they did have health problems, they signed up for a dangerous job. Duh.

It's time to put an end to the notion that getting hurt or sick at a job YOU choose to do is akin to winning the lottery.


12 posted on Thursday, December 09, 2010 2:23:26 PM by AAABEST (Et lux in tenebris lucet: et tenebrae eam non comprehenderunt)
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I wish Obama would understand the depth of the selfishness of the other side.

[gratuitous]

6. A $7.4 billion expenditure will bust the budget

But $700 billion handed over to the wealthiest won't.

The one who understands this juxtaposition of statements need understand no other.

[Blue Owl]

7. Yup, these are the types you wanna seek compromise with.

Let's all be more like them.

:sarcasm: