9/11 First Responders React to 2010 Zadroga Bill Filibuster
Sep 11, 2023
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Jon Stewart discusses the legislative setback in providing healthcare for 9/11 responders. Kenny Specht, Chris Bowman, Ken George, and John Devlin share their frustration and insights on the issue. They discuss the lack of support, misconceptions about their coverage, challenges they faced on 9/11, and missed political opportunity.
The Zadroga Bill, aimed at providing compensation and medical benefits to 9/11 first responders, is being held up in Congress due to political disagreements, leaving these responders struggling and their urgent needs unaddressed.
While Senate Republicans filibuster the Zadroga Bill, tax cuts are passed for the wealthy, highlighting the imbalance of priorities in America's legislative agenda.
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Challenges faced by 9/11 first responders
The podcast highlights the plight of 9/11 first responders who are suffering from health issues related to their heroic efforts at Ground Zero. The Zadroga Bill, aimed at providing compensation and medical benefits, is being held up in Congress due to political disagreements, leaving these responders struggling and their urgent needs unaddressed.
Jon Stewart covers the first of many legislative setbacks in providing funding for 9/11 Responders’ health care services via the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. While Senate Republicans filibuster the Zadroga Bill, tax cuts are passed for the wealthy while America’s news channels are beat to reporting the story by Al Jazeera. Jon is joined by 9/11 responders Kenny Specht (FDNY), Chris Bowman (NYPD), Ken George (DOT), and heavy equipment operating engineer John Devlin for their reactions and insights on the issue.