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Nita Lowey: More than 70,000 Americans from every State descended upon Ground Zero to recover and rebuild after 9/11. They ran into…

On the recordJuly 29, 2010
More than 70,000 Americans from every State descended upon Ground Zero to recover and rebuild after 9/11. They ran into burning buildings, they rescued trapped workers, they sorted through destruction. And just as we provide medical care for our troops, we must care for the 13,000 who are now sick as a result of their heroic actions in a toxic environment. They disregarded their personal safety for our country. Surely this Congress will not disregard their dire health needs to protect foreign tax shelters. Nearly all of us represent a responder and almost 9 years later have a responsibility to do what is right. Vote for this bill.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
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Jul 29, 2010

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The speaker is advocating for medical care for 9/11 responders who are now sick due to their heroic actions.

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