Sentences with phrase «9/11 health act»
I fought hard for years to pass the Zadroga 9/11 Health Act which provides crucial health care and compensation for first responder volunteers and their families.
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New York politicians joined 150 sick or dying 9/11 responders in Manhattan yesterday to call on Congress to extend the Zadroga Act before its crucial health benefits run out.
Panel to host one more meeting on cancer The World Trade Center Health Program's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (S.T.A.C.) is allowing for further public comment on the types of cancer to be considered under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, via a telephone and web conference.
In addition, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will reopen the victims» compensation fund for rescue workers who were hurt as a result of the attacks.
ALBANY, NY (12/22/2010)(readMedia)-- «I am pleased that Congress has reached an agreement on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Rep. Peter King is trying to dispel concerns among his fellow Republicans about the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in hopes of convincing one final member of his conference to cross the aisle and pass the bill.
«On Sunday, January 2, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 847, the «James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,» which establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.
«We have talked to the Democratic leadership and they have told us that the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will be brought to the House floor soon after Congress returns from recess,» the two Democrats said in a joint statement.
Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler announced this afternoon that the House leadership has agreed to have a straight - up vote on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act when members return from their August break — perhaps as early as the week of September 20.
Both Richter and Lieutenants Benevolent Association president Lou Turco cited September 11th, both with respect to funding for ongoing security and the continuing effort to pass a reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
«Daily Show» host Jon Stewart lavished praise on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand last night, calling her «instrumental» in passing several major bills — from a 9/11 health care act to the repeal of «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» — despite spending just two years in the upper house.
928, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act (Zadroga Act), as expeditiously as possible.
New York State AFL - CIO: Congress Still Needs to Pass 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Friday March 12, 2010 at 02:33 pm
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D - N.Y., joined by, from left, entertainer and activist Jon Stewart, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D - N.Y., and Rep. Peter King, R - N.Y., holds a news conference about the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, March 5, 2018.
«Her leadership on the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act has not only kept the bill alive, but will certainly lead to final legislation allowing this country to finally repay its debt to our September 11th heroes.
847 and S. 1334, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, soon after Congress reconvenes on September 14th.
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Labor and Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Tuesday September 07, 2010 at 12:03 pm
«The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act would provide comprehensive health care and compensation for those sick as a result of the atHealth and Compensation Act would provide comprehensive health care and compensation for those sick as a result of the athealth care and compensation for those sick as a result of the attacks.
Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Monday September 07, 2009 at 10:00 am
ALBANY, NY (09/29/2010)(readMedia)-- Today the House of Representatives voted to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Here we have the definition of good TV: Reps. Anthony Weiner (D, Brooklyn / Queens) and Peter King (R, Long Island) continuing their verbal slugfest, which started on the floor of the House last night, over the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
The expiration of key parts of the Zadroga Act protecting the health care of 9/11 first responders is a «moral outrage,» US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said on CBS» «Face the Nation.»
The renewal of the expiring Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act continued to move forward in Congress on Thursday but still faces the hurdle of reaching an agreement on how to cover its $ 7 billion cost, activists and lawmakers said.
Rep. Pete King, the Long Island Republican who memorably clashed recently with his Democratic colleague, Rep. Anthony Weiner, over the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, has teamed up with DNC Committeeman Bob Zimmerman to call for the measure to be brought back for a vote with no strings attached to endanger its passage.
On the heels of a DN cover story this morning that quoted 9/11 first responders angry with President Obama for weighing in on the mosque, but not on the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act that has been bottled up in Congress, the White House issued a statement signaling his support for the measure.
Additionally, Governor Paterson urged the State's Congressional Delegation to continue to work with Senate colleagues to secure final passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today joined New York City members of the House of Representatives in urging newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan to pass legislation permanently reauthorizing and fully funding the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.
That's because Democratic House leaders decided Tuesday to push ahead with the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act under a rule that requires two - thirds approval to pass.
On Monday, the federal government announced its final ruling concerning the boundaries for the Victim Compensation Fund, part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
«Whether it's improved working conditions, ensuring access to top of the line equipment and technology, or supporting the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, I look forward to advancing the needs of firefighters and the New Yorkers they protect, as a strong voice in Congress.»
In making the endorsement UFA leaders cited Assemblyman Wright's pledge to support the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act and his longstanding fight for improved staffing levels at fire companies throughout the City of New York.
He has long expressed a steadfast support for the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, which is necessary to continue protecting the health of thousands who are sick from responding in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on our nation» said Steve Cassidy, UFA PresHealth and Compensation Reauthorization Act, which is necessary to continue protecting the health of thousands who are sick from responding in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on our nation» said Steve Cassidy, UFA Preshealth of thousands who are sick from responding in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on our nation» said Steve Cassidy, UFA President.
The US Senate has failed to pass a key test vote that would open debate on the 9/11 Health Care and Compensation Act, also known as the Zadroga bill.
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Short - term 9/11 rescue and recovery actions have been followed by a long - term monitoring and treatment program, the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which includes more than 60,000 WTC disaster responders and community members and is now funded by the Zadroga Act of 2010.
Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Vito Fossella of New York introduced the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which would expand the current health programs for first responders, area residents, office workers, and stuHealth and Compensation Act, which would expand the current health programs for first responders, area residents, office workers, and stuhealth programs for first responders, area residents, office workers, and students.
We continue to actively represent clients in claims under the two programs established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act (the «Zadroga Act»):
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