I thank the Senators. The Senator is absolutely correct, the 2011 continuing resolution that was proposed by Senator Inouye will not reduce any services or treatment available to responders in the World Trade Center Health Program. In fact, we have been assured by the staff at HHS that there are sufficient funds for treatment and screening of the responders and victims to continue without interruption.
Harkin addresses funding for the World Trade Center Health Program in relation to the 2011 continuing resolution.
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