Government

Revised 9/11 Responders Health Bill Passes House, Heads to Obama

Congress on Wednesday passed a bill that will pay for the health care treatment of first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks after Democrats and Republicans reached a bipartisan agreement. The political deal lowered the total cost of the bill to $4.2 billion — down about $2 billion from an earlier version. Once signed into law by President Barack Obama, the measure will authorize a health benefits program for 9/11 first responders for the next five years while simultaneously placing several restrictions on hos the money is dispersed.

Despite a number of members of Congress already having left Washington for the winter recess period, the House of Representatives still had enough lawmakers for a quorum and passed the bill 206-60. New York Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer called the deal a “Christmas Miracle.”

The battle to reach a compromise sharply divided federal legislators for months as a number of Republicans — led by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. — were accused by Democratic leaders of “running out the clock” and denying benefits to “9/11 heroes.”

On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defended Republicans’ initial opposition of the health care proposal. “I don’t think my party is opposed to this bill,” Christie said. “This bill should be done, but it should be done in a way that is fiscally responsible.”

But Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., a vocal advocate for the bill, criticized Christie’s comments, calling them “shameful.”

“It is beyond shameful that Gov. Christie is dismissing the 9/11 health bill as fiscally irresponsible,” Lautenberg said in a statement. “The truth is that the bill will not add one penny to the deficit.”

Coburn released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying he was “pleased” with the proposed changes.

“Every American recognizes the heroism of the 9/11 first responders, but it is not compassionate to help one group while robbing future generations of opportunity. I’m pleased this agreement strikes a fair balance and improves the bill the majority attempted to rush through at the last minute,” the senator said.

According to Fox News, a number of paramedics, firefighters and police officers who responded to the terror attacks were in attendance on Capitol Hill for the House debate Wednesday afternoon — many wearing tee-shirts that said, “We were there.”

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  • NYmike11
    Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:52am

    Here is my take: These firefighters, EMTs, and police were – and are today – municipal employees covered under municipal insurance, laws, and contracts. Who and how and what 9/11 may be politically or terrorism wise – these municipal employees did what they were hired to do. The greatness of the tragedy should not be the basis for what amounts to another federal bailout. So, do these employees then rescind their rights to municipal coverages and care under their collective bargaining agreement? Now we have a bar to lower, or raise. Will the next national tragedy meet the test, and will those responders be due their federal funds? If not, shall the bar be lowered in court or congress?

    We have become a nation of men raised by women. The Law has been corrupted, we are eating ourselves from the inside out.

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  • Diamond Girl
    Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:05am

    Commie Unions Smiling Big-Time in NY today~

    Thanks for nothing Coburn and Comrades.

    This has already been paid for time and again.

    Disgusting that the repubs let anything go thru until Jan. I won’t forget, I won’t forget the votes by each either.

    Glad they all are out of our hair for a couple of weeks, it’s going to be a different story come Jan, or better put, it had damned well better be.

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  • Tightie Rightie
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:26pm

    To say the bill is fully funded Is true. If I read it correctly, it will be paid for from the excise tax on foreign made goods purchased by the US government. End result, it’s coming out of our pockets. Having said that, the only thing that would bother me is if it will end up in some union cheifs pocket instead of truly helping they that need it. But I also wonder if this same thing happened for OKC responders or will happen for the tragedy that occurred today in Chicago? Or is this now the “new norm”?

    At any rate, I glad it’s settled and hope this works out well for the responders.

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  • CRC in NE
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:08pm

    This may be a silly question, but how many people does the $4.2 billion cover?

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  • dadsrootbeer
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:08pm

    Over 4 Billion dollars? How many first responders were there? What happened to all of the millions of dollars that were already donated. These guys are hurting and need help. I know one, but this like another program that is going to be abused and full of fraud. As always, follow the money.

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:43pm

    *
    Those guys on TV strangely resemble Union Organizers and Inciters looking for another thankless bailout.

    Or is it just me?

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  • KL
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:28pm

    Remember when the EPA said the air at ground zero was ok to breath, right after the attacks? Don’t hear anyone talking about that in congress or the news.

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  • ADDICTED TO TRUTH
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:20pm

    Tranq I’m not mad about the firefighters….It hasn’t even really been on my radar,The cynical side of me suspects the only reason they did it is because they HAD to. I read the EPA told them the air was safe when clearly it wasn’t. When I think about the things they saw while working there, I absolutely respect them and want them to be taken care of now that they are sick because of it. I doubt the government is so sentimental……

    That said, concerning the FCC power snatch and grab and START…..That’s where I part ways with our esteemed lawmakers and to make it even worse one of the defecting Senators on START is MINE—-GRR!

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:11pm

    Time to go. This thread is disturbing and i’m beginning to respond to people that clearly have nothing but hate on their minds.
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. Find peace over the holidays.

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:08pm

    @GOINGBECK
    you said “What did all the RINOs get for selling their souls to the Evil One?”
    They got to recess for the holidays with peace in their hearts and minds, that’s what they got.
    They gave thousands of true heroes an amazing Christmas gift.

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  • GoingBeck
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:04pm

    What did all the RINOs get for selling their souls to the Evil One?
    Grants, ambassadorships, cushy administration positions?
    Their political careers are dead. And if I had my way the one
    they could find a job with is George Soros. I spit on them.

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  • Papahall08
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:53pm

    I wish you a Merry Christmas TranQuil. My point is I would give more if I had more. I don’t trust either party. They should run their books like I do (I mean my wife does). Don‘t spend what you can’t afford and establish what’s most important. GOV has it’s purpose in our Country, I just happen to think that it’s much much smaller and alot less expensive then their GOV salaries and insane spending represent.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:01pm

      @papahall08

      Merry Christmas my friend. Enjoy the holidays and be well.

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:51pm

    Does anyone else find it odd that the Blaze posted nothing about this bill until it was being passed? Seems to me that they posted it now to get a negative response from you people. Ya know, the republicans caved to the Progressives again, let’s all get angry at the expense of true heroes.

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  • estguy
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:20pm

    Union Bailout??? I have a hard time believing, the Fireman‘s Union doesn’t have the best health insurance coverage in the country. So, why are these brave first responders having the rug pulled out from under them. All sounds pretty fishy to me, or porky. The first bill that was presented had new buildings and equipment,,WTF,,we’re talking health benefits,,not pork.

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:14pm

    Sen Couburn also lied to the media when he said that no hearings or process took place. It is a fact that he skipped the hearings.

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    • Reagan/Demint.deciple
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 9:57am

      @ TRANQUILRIDER, take a tranquilizer, man.. No one on this site is against taking care of our 9/11 saviors/heroes .. Atleast, I’m not, but to already have medical insurance and to already have been paid for the job that they did then what would they need “extra” money for ? Lets stick to the basics. Give us the over laying bills and they will be paid for.. No problems no questions.. But I don’t want to pay all the huge lawyers fees.. Those slime balls want to take more than half of the billions. That was all the repubs were saying.. you moronic leftists think that no one can question a damn thing, well you’re wrong ,we should question, and question with boldness.. Have a very merry Christmas.. BTW I hope my wishes got under your skin..

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  • Papahall08
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:59pm

    Gov Christie is spot on, again. If you are going to spend, you must have the means to pay for it. For anyone to object to any bill that ISN’T paid for is what should be the cause for concern. JMHO, but private charities and taxpayers would be able to kick in a heck of a lot more, with a lot less wasted in the process, if the GOV would stop taxing the life out of everyone in a forced effort to “help others.” They only help themselves and try to act the hero. The real hero‘s don’t need 1800 page bills that get signed, they sign checks over WILLINGLY to important causes with their own hard earned money, without BIG GOV telling them what’s best.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:04pm

      It was paid for. Again, do your homework before posting.

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    • Papahall08
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:15pm

      @Tranny, Hey buddy, the GOV telling you “it’s paid for” is why we’re in this mess to begin with. I do my homework, it’s just your teacher clearly sucks.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:28pm

      @Papahall08
      Actually it was paid for with tax loopholes that the Chamber got upset about. I am my own teacher as I research both sides. FACTS my friend but thanks for your response I guess.

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    • beekeeper
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:41pm

      The bill is paid for by increasing taxes on foreign investments/companies, and, as is always the case, the assumption is that nothing will change over the life of the bill DESPITE the increased cost of doing business in America. Are we really believing that foreign companies will contribute another $800M/yr for five years to make the $4BN to cover this bill? Mightn’t a few employers pull out if America and do the work elsewhere?

      No, that would never happen! There are absolutely no documented cases of a business shutting down or relocating over increased taxes…

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:47pm

      @beekeeper
      Finally, facts!
      You may be correct and that’s why it upset the chamber. Can we at least agree that this bill is worh finding the money to pay for it?

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  • Watertown Yankee
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:47pm

    As a firefighter, these men and women have SCBA breathing apparatus to keep them from breathing the toxins from a fire or other emergencies. It is mandated by OSHA that they wear these while in the toxic atmosphere. Where is OSHA and why aren’t the superiors being held accountable for not requiring these people to wear the proper gear? After the initial day or 2 of this diaster, this became a normal recovery and mop up incident. But now we have to bail them out for someones incompetance.

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  • TotallyBelievableGuy
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:43pm

    Okay right-wing media, I will faithfully hate the guy in the video.

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  • ohmy
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:05pm

    Of course the people who responded to 9/11 would be taken care of. I am so tired of seeing stupidity. Could this not have waited for the 112th congress to convene and find a fiscally responsible way to pay for it. I thought it was the young people who “gotta have it now”. Does this guy not know that this country cares about those people who are now ill? All I hear from D.C. is we “have to move swiftly” on all issues and he has fallen into their pattern. Yeah, sure, move swiftly and without careful planning. Someone here mentioned the unions… just keep them away, they are a huge part of the problem we are now facing.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:58pm

      Might want to do some homework before posting. The Bill has been in the works for over a year, hearings held, questions answered. This is called “Partisan Politics”.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:31am

      That was my argument from the beginning
      What was the rush to pass this today for ??????

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    • Reagan/Demint.deciple
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 10:10am

      What style would that be REPULITARIAN ? Copy paste then critique and disagree with everyone on the site commenting ? hmmm, we’ve been getting the same from BECKISNUTS and JZS for months now. Surprised you didn’t notice..

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  • tower7femacamp
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:33pm

    God only knows what is buried in this bill
    Remember the PATRIOT ACT ?
    it was very patriotic……I’m sure this bill is very Health like….

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    • DashRipRock
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:41pm

      TOWER 7 FEMA
      Im just curious
      Do you have more than one tin foil hat or do you just wear the same one over and over??

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:58pm

      DASH have you ever said anything intelligent ?
      Any child can name call.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:00pm

      There is NOTHING else burried in this bill. Why can’t you just admit that the Republicans are obstructing as they promised they would.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:46pm

      Tran post me a link with the entire wording of the bill please.
      Thanks im advance

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:57pm

      Here you go. Please let me know if there’s anything else I could get for you. Maybe a cold beer or some coffee?

      http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-847

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    • republitarian
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:34pm

      Tranquil, I‘m sure we won’t agree much, but I sure like your style.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:28am

      Tran thanks for the link
      I would be ok if they paid for this with the TARP
      or Stimulus money, but I think we will be taxed for it

      H.R 847 raises net taxes. The bill is paid for with a net tax increase. ATR is opposed to any and all net tax hikes. Rather than paying for this expensive new healthcare entitlement with higher taxes, Congress should re-allocate resources from existing spending programs. Families must live within a budget, and so should the federal government.

      H.R. 847 creates a new healthcare entitlement. This bill creates a new healthcare entitlement run out of Washington, DC. The Department of Health and Human Services would be negotiating provider payment rates, approving treatment protocols, establishing a competitive bidding program for prescription drugs, and evaluating the health of potential enrollees in the program. H.R. 847 would reimburse New York area hospitals at a rate that is on average 140 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate. This provides a perverse incentive for hospitals to use unnecessary services in order to garner higher payments from the federal government.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:29am

      oh and Tran a Beer would be nice

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:28pm

    Seems like this jerkoff has a lot of money, after all he can go to all these funerals. He has a lot of time on his hands. I am sorry that these first responders have this problem. I don’t wish it on anyone. But they have been paid once for doing their jobs. Now they want to get paid again. Where are their UNIONS? It seems to me that the UNIONS ought to be paying for some of this. If not then why do they need the UNIONS? They were paid to do a job, that they knew was dangerous. Now they think they did something special.

     
    • Extinguisher
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:36pm

      You know you could serve our country well in volunteering yourself as a human shield for our troops overseas.. just think about how much money it will save the rest of us.

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    • republitarian
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:01pm

      *sigh* Looks like someone is new here.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:02pm

      @heavyduty
      I truly hope God has mercy on your soul.

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    • republitarian
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:22pm

      @Tranquil

      Right after you wished him dead to save a little cash. Not very Christian.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:25pm

      @republitarian
      Wtf are you talking about? Put down the pipe please.

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    • republitarian
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:32pm

      @ Traquilrider

      Ha ha, not bad. I did confuse you with Extinguisher. Sorry.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:35pm

      All good.

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  • Bigbird1960
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:23pm

    This turd is an enemy of the state.

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  • Restored One
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:23pm

    I have mixed feelings about this. But I guess that it comes down to the fact that these jobs are dangerous. Just like the military, you sign up for the job. We are very proud and appreciative of our Military, Fire and Police protection. However, are we going to pay out every time there is a disaster, whether it be man made or not. I think we are sending the wrong message to anyone who is in this career or wanting to be in this career. Like earlier mentioned, have them pay more into their unions if they want more insurance for disasters, not the tax payers.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:02pm

      Wow!!!!!
      I guess 911 was just, ya know, a common disaster. Clearly these heroes did not pull any of your loved ones out of the rubble. That lazy boy your sitting in comfy?

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:43pm

      What, Tranquil, did you not get the PC memo? It’s not a “t*****ist attack”, it’s a “man-caused disaster”.

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    • dawgPound
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:48pm

      “every time there is a disaster..” Did you really just write that?? You conservatives are sinking to levels that i never saw coming. What happened to the whole “9/11 We will never forget” You people are nothing more than evil scum.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:09am

      DAWGPOUND The DemoRats in NY state ( workman’s comp) told police and fire fighters that they cant prove their health problems were caused by 9/11 and won’t take care of them. The DemoRats have run that state for the last 100 years!!!!! Like all Libs, you spew crap…..

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  • Bigbird1960
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:22pm

    When Mr Ellison was sworn in on the Qur’an. Didn’t he take an oath to protect our borders? Is this not treason?

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:12pm

    I think its time we take a closer look at the republicans that voted for this bullcrap. I am not for taking care of these people. But just where the hell is the UNIONS that they are so proud of? No where to be seen or heard. They cry that their UNIONS are the best, but now you hear not a peep. What a bunch of jerkoffs..

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    • snowleopard3200 {mix art}
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:16pm

      We need to hold ALL politcal rep’s accountable for their actions and their non actions; they seem to think that we the people will fall for the same old dance routines, NOPE!!!

      http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:57pm

      We must counter attack in the INFO war
      http://www.infowars.com/all-jesse-ventura-conspiracy-theory-documentaries-in-one-place/
      spread the word before they shut us down

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:06pm

      Most bills passed against the people since 1960
      http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-22/no-congress-since-1960s-makes-most-laws-for-americans-as-111th.html

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    • Curator_JDR
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:13pm

      Its about time. Its only been NINE years! The politics in NYC: They don‘t even want to admit Muslim’s hijacked the planes! Its so inconvenient for their PC world

      On 9/11/2010 artist Marc Rubin and I were by request in NYC with his 7ft x 14ft painting “Atrocity 911”, mounted on wheels and collapsible construction frame, to serve as a standing memorial outside the Ground Zero Memorial Service. Video Montage: http://www.marcrubin.com/911-2010.ivnu .Many survivors and First Responders thanked us for bringing the painting.

      Thousands saw and photographed the painting. Tears and healing all around. “Atrocity 911” united people of all colors and ethnicities. THATS what Great Art does! Thats why is scares the hell out of the Progressives. That is why they have an agenda for crap Dada anti-art. http://www.marcrubin.com/dada2.ivnu

      The NYPD protected us. Mayor Bloomberg sent his minion over to get inflammatory quotes. The media interviewed the artist for 3 solid hours, yet you saw nothing on TV or print.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:53pm

      The majority of you who have posted here should be ashamed of yourselves!!!!! If the posters on this site represented Americans, we would have already been doomed. Fortunately Father Beck has given you this forum so you don’t get eaten alive in the real world. Good job restoring honor folks. Faith, Hope, Charity are buzz words for you people and mean nothing to you. The responders to 911 represent the heart of America, you people represent the a$$. Sleep well people and don’t forget to pray that God may forgive you for putting partisan politics before your fellow man.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:13pm

      @snowleapard
      you said “We need to hold ALL politcal rep’s accountable for their actions and their non actions; they seem to think that we the people will fall for the same old dance routines, NOPE!!!”
      You are the same guy that’s always posting about faith and God, right? Please explain to me why this bill should not pass but you don’t complain about the billions spent building roads in Iraq.

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    • john1417
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:30pm

      But Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., a vocal advocate for the bill, criticized Christie’s comments, calling them “shameful.”

      “It is beyond shameful that Gov. Christie is dismissing the 9/11 health bill as fiscally irresponsible,” Lautenberg said in a statement. “The truth is that the bill will not add one penny to the deficit.”

      How many times have we heard this????? I don’t trust any of these idiots anymore.It’s not going to add to the deficit yea and when we find out it does then what. Get the wips out because you have to pay for it weather you like it or not…….

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:40pm

      Calm down, Tranquil.
      Reasons to oppose this bill:
      1. It is unnecessary, as the first responders already won a lawsuit over this.
      2. It has never been proven that working at G-0 led to any illness.
      3. It is paid for by raising the fees on visas given to Indians coming here to work, fees that were agreed on with the Indian government.

      (PS– Did anyone else see that Congresswoman on Greta saying “this sets a precedent”? WTF does that mean??)

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    • mharry860
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:41pm

      Apparently your causing some people fits, but you have a point. Don’t all of these people already have health care as a part of their contracts?

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    • Creestof
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:11am

      @tranquilrider

      I remember when the Dem’s made a huge deal about a certain president not signing a “clean water” bill…”Oh, I guess he likes drinking dirty water and wants us to do the same!” The reality is, a bill named after a good cause gets inflated with what amounts to blackmail, extortion, graft and bribe money…and the “good” cause sees very little of the funds.

      Take a bill for “Warm Blankets for Puppies Freezing in the Rain” for $50,000 and it will quickly become 10 billion as Dems and Rep’s add their “good ‘ol boy” fees onto it.

      Stop falling for the NAME…and focus on the meat of the bill.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:33am

      This is a back door bailout for the NY police union, NY fire fighter union and New York state workman’s comp. Union health insurance and **DemoRaT** dominated New York State just push their problem on the US tax payer. Merry Unknown Holiday (it is for the commies in NY)

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:43am

      @TRANQUILRIDER This a NY State and Union insurance bailout.
      Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others. (Ayn Rand)

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    • Cemoto78
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 7:11am

      When ANY progressive makes the statement, “It is beyond shameful that Gov. Christie is dismissing the 9/11 health bill as fiscally irresponsible,” Lautenberg said in a statement. “The truth is that the bill will not add one penny to the deficit.” You know the deficit will be impacted negatively. You have to love the talking points from these liberals about how the GOP doesn’t care about the 911 responders. What the GOP is really trying to do is make sure the benefits go to those who actually deserve it and this fund doesn’t end up being another slush fund for fraud and abuse from those who were never even close to any of the happenings on 911. Sounds to me that is trying to be fiscally responsible, but you won’t hear that on the MSM or MSLSD.

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    • Reagan/Demint.deciple
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 9:45am

      Hmmm , How many pages was this bill and what goodies were attached to get the votes ? Those are the real questions.
      I have my list going and it’s getting ever so long…

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on December 23, 2010 at 4:07pm

      Yeah you guys are asking the right questions. What is attached to this bill? What pork is on it? Why should you be for it?

      GREAT questions. The only problem is questions without answers leads us nowhere so get off your sorry duffs and do A LITTLE RESEARCH. I mean really people, the laziness and complacency of your Blazers is disgusting.

      A summary (which I am sure none of you trust anyway):
      http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c111:3:./temp/~c111PDHbne::

      And the whole Bill which you are all dieing to read since none of you trust the summaries given to you:
      http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr847eh/pdf/BILLS-111hr847eh.pdf

      So quit the act, all the information is there for you – read it and be thankful for the sacrifice put forth by those brave first responders. A coupe billion dollars? It’s the LEAST we could do.

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    • tifosa
      Posted on December 24, 2010 at 8:28am

      Votebush: You nailed it. Providing information such as you did would normally be invaluable. EXCEPT that any information but FoxBeckRush-isms is vilified and de-legitimized. The amount of misinformation that people are willing to “swallow whole” is stunning.

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