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On the recordDecember 22, 2010
Today the House will consider the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. More than 70,000 Americans from every state descended upon ground zero to help recover and rebuild after 9/11. Some have died from illnesses as a result and more than 17,000 who are ill lack the care they need. Just as we provide medical care for our troops, we must care for those who heroically responded. Passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act is a milestone for our nation, as we finally fulfill our obligation to those who sacrificed so much for us. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid to the September 11 responders who died or were sickened as a result of their brave and selfless actions. Nearly all of us represent a responder, and almost nine years later, have a duty to do what is right--vote for this bill today.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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The speaker is advocating for the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

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