House OKs $7.4B health care bill for 9/11 responders
Quick ReadThe full House passed the Zadroga 9/11 health care bill Wednesday by a 268-160 vote.
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WASHINGTON - After a frustrating and often partisan legislative struggle, the full House passed the Zadroga 9/11 health care bill Wednesday, bringing cheers from uniformed police and other first responders watching from the galleries.
"The bill is passed," said the clerk of the House, announcing a 268-160 vote as the New Yorkers who bused in for the vote came to their feet and their members...
