“The permanent reauthorization of the
Zadroga Act is a long-overdue victory for the more than 56,000 9/11
responders and survivors in New York State today.
“When the Twin Towers fell, thousands of
brave men and women rushed into danger and put the safety of others
before their own. They rescued people from the rubble, sacrificed
countless hours away from their families, and helped us heal and rebuild
in the days that followed, while never straying from the kind of
selfless courage that will be remembered for generations to come. And
today, Congress has finally shown that these heroic acts were not
forgotten.
“The passage of this bill is also proof that
Washington can live up to its responsibility to the American people. It
shows that Congress can come together to do what is right, and bridge
the gridlock and partisan divide to tackle our most pressing challenges.
I applaud the members of New York’s congressional delegation –
especially Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Representatives Nadler,
Maloney and King – for leading the fight to reauthorize the Zadroga Act.
I urge all members of Congress to join them in continuing to move our
nation forward.”
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Note: Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show, and first responders repeatedly met with members of Congress to try and convince them to fund the bill. The following report was published on September 16, 2015.
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