[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13384]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  THE 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
New York (Mrs. Maloney) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, for too long the heroes and survivors of 
the 
9/11 attacks have struggled to receive the health care and compensation 
that they need and deserve. They came to Ground Zero to aid in 
America's recovery. Now we must aid in their recovery.
  After 8\1/2\ years of hard work, we are closer than ever to passing 
H.R. 847, the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The bill, which would 
provide health care and compensation, is nearing consideration on the 
House floor next week.
  But another tragedy threatens the health of cleanup workers. The 
warnings from 9/11 must be heeded as crews restore the gulf after the 
BP oil spill.
  I urge my colleagues to remember and support those who aid our 
country in time of need. They were there for us; we must be there for 
them, with their health care and with support.

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