JYD Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I seriously SMH at this...this should be a common sense "YES" vote on either side of the aisle. And this should be passed ASAP...Instead... http://articles.cnn.com/2010-12-09/politics/senate.9.11.responders_1_senate-gop-filibuster-republican-filibuster-first-responders?_s=PM:POLITICSSenate Democrats failed Thursday to win a procedural vote to open debate on a bill that would provide medical benefits and compensation for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The motion for cloture, or to begin debate, needed 60 votes to pass due to a Republican filibuster, but fell short at 57-42 in favor. While supporters said they would try to bring the bill up again, either on its own or as part of other legislation to be considered, the vote Thursday jeopardized the measure's chances for approval in the final weeks of the current congressional session. The House previously passed the bill on a mostly partisan 268-160 vote. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg reacted to Thursday's result by calling it "a tragic example of partisan politics trumping patriotism." "I urge Senate Republicans to reconsider their wrong-headed political strategy and allow the bill to come to the floor for a vote," Bloomberg said in a statement. Republicans complained that the $7.4 billion price tag was too high, while Democrats said the government had an obligation to help the first responders to the deadliest terrorism attack in U.S. history. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill -- named after a deceased New York Police Department detective who had worked in the toxic plume at ground zero -- seeks to provide free medical coverage for responders and survivors who were exposed to toxins after the attacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I forgot who it was, but one of the GOP senators called the police to get them away from the capitol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I forgot who it was, but one of the GOP senators called the police to get them away from the capitol I applaud the house for passing it. I just don't see how politics play a factor into this. Fox News is constantly running the 9/11 propaganda into their favor, for example, with the mosque...they brought on firefighters who were against it. But when it comes to the topic of this, it's virtually no where to be seen. Even on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN...barely anyone is talking about it. It's a [expletive]ing shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 19, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Try to UNDERSTAND WHY this was not passed. Those 9/11 responders...they were not CEO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 (edited) Try to UNDERSTAND WHY this was not passed. Those 9/11 responders...they were not CEO's.Hahah. That reminds me...the Republicans said they won't vote on anything until millionaires and billionaires get their tax cuts...god for bid their taxes go up a bit Jan 1! You should all watch this. Unbelievable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBgJkX2Kjd4 Edited December 19, 2010 by JYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/22/911.bill/index.html?hpt=Sbin They did pass the bill in the Senate, for those who care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/22/911.bill/index.html?hpt=Sbin They did pass the bill in the Senate, for those who care...What did they change in it? Did the Republicans demand 1 million dollars to some CEOs so they could fly to the moon and back for leisure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) What did they change in it? Did the Republicans demand 1 million dollars to some CEOs so they could fly to the moon and back for leisure?Yeah I think it was an amended bill. Not sure what the changes were, but I really don't care as long as the first responders were getting some type of care I am all for it. Edited December 23, 2010 by JYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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