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Mixed feelings about proposed Ground Zero settlement

Quick ReadJennifer McNamara wants to accept the settlement and move on with her life, but she is concerned for rescue and cleanup workers who are sick but didn't sue.

Jennifer McNamara, widow of 9/11 first responder John

Photo credit: Photo by Howard Schnapp | Jennifer McNamara, widow of 9/11 first responder John McNamara, hugs Kenneth Specht of Latter 133 in Coram.

The widow of a New York firefighter who died of cancer he believed was caused from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero said she's conflicted about the proposed $657-million settlement.

Jennifer McNamara of Blue Point wants to accept the settlement and move on with her life, but she is concerned for rescue and cleanup workers who are sick but didn't sue.

McNamara was just one of several...

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