These are people who risked their lives to help save others during a critical moment. Shouldn't we do more? If the choice is between giveaways for the wealthy (corporate and individuals) or covering all health care for those who sacrificed themselves on 9/11, there should be no debate. CNN:
Some of the New York lawmakers who originally hailed the legislation are now speaking out against the exclusion of cancer.
"As the sponsors of the Zadroga Act, we are disappointed that Dr. Howard has not yet found sufficient evidence to support covering cancers," Democratic Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler and Republican Rep. Peter King, who wrote the act, said in a joint statement.
"This is disappointing news for 9/11 responders and survivors who tragically have been diagnosed with cancer since the attacks and are suffering day to day and awaiting help," they said.
"So many people have gotten such rare cancers -- and at such young ages -- that it seems obvious there must be a link," Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer said in a statement.
