Senate Republicans Block Us Health Aid For 9/11 Workers

New York Daily NewsSenate Republicans Block US Health Aid for 9/11 WorkersNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Republican senators blocked Democratic legislation on Thursday that sought to provide medical care to rescue workers and residents of New York City who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke ...9/11 health bill falls short in Senate test voteWall Street JournalGOP senators block 9/11 health billNewsday9/11 Health Bill Falls Short in SenateWNYCNY1 -KSRO -New York Daily News (blog)all 386 news articles »

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