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On the recordJune 28, 2010
I am writing to state my division's strong support for S. 1334, the 'James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009,' that would provide medical monitoring, treatment and compensation for responders and survivors whose health has been impacted by the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (WTC) and its aftermath.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses support for the Zadroga Act to aid 9/11 responders.

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