Governor Pushes for More Benefits to World Trade Center Responders

Shannon Weidemann
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Posted by Shannon WeidemannJune 19, 2008 12:59 PM
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The Governor of New York is introducing legislation to include more workers into the diability class surrounding those with World Trade Center illness. Thousands of people that worked at Ground Zero believe that breathing in the toxic fumes and debris is now responsible for their health problems.

More than 1,000 were denied the benefits because they hadn't had physical exams before they were hired, which had been a requirement to obtain the benefit under legislation adopted during the administration of former Gov. George Pataki. Paterson's proposal would allow the workers to offer medical records documenting their health before Sept. 11 instead.

The bill would also cover anyone that worked at Ground Zero in the first 48 hours after the attack. It would also cover state and county correction officers, 911 dispatchers, and deputy sheriffs. 1,800 may be eligible for the benefits if the bill passes the state legislature.

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Responder
Posted by Responder
June 20, 2008 8:18 AM

THAT IS GOOD BUT THE QUESTION IS WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THE HELP US WHO WERE THERE FROM THE FIRST DAY??? YOU CAN APPROVE ALL THE MONEY YOU WANT BUT IT MEANS NOTHING AT ALL IF THEY DO NOT RELEASE IT!LIES AND MORE BROKEN PROMISES.WHAT A SHAME JUST A SHAME. I WILL BE DEAD BEFORE WE GET ANYTHING.WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO US WHY WE ARE ILL AND NEED TO LIVE.GOVERNOR HELP US SEE THE MONEY!NOW

Responder
Posted by Responder
June 20, 2008 8:18 AM

THAT IS GOOD BUT THE QUESTION IS WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THE HELP US WHO WERE THERE FROM THE FIRST DAY??? YOU CAN APPROVE ALL THE MONEY YOU WANT BUT IT MEANS NOTHING AT ALL IF THEY DO NOT RELEASE IT!LIES AND MORE BROKEN PROMISES.WHAT A SHAME JUST A SHAME. I WILL BE DEAD BEFORE WE GET ANYTHING.WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO US WHY WE ARE ILL AND NEED TO LIVE.GOVERNOR HELP US SEE THE MONEY!NOW

mike
Posted by mike
June 20, 2008 8:26 AM

I agree with the responder.How are these people livingwhy is the money being held not being given to them.As a tax payer of NY i want my tax money given to the RESPONDERS who saved and helped us on 911 without them who knows what would have happened.Mr.Governor you have the power to see that the responders get some type of money to live on now.So many families suffering only because their money is being held hostage.Enough is Enough it is long over due the attorneys are getting paid why not the responders.This is America help thoses in need.

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