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Kirsten Gillibrand: “They are now being punished by the toxins they were exposed to for their noble efforts.”

On the recordJune 28, 2010
They are now being punished by the toxins they were exposed to for their noble efforts.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand highlights the health consequences faced by 9/11 responders.

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