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Senate passes 9/11 bill inspired by Jericho firefighter

A volunteer firefighter from Jericho who rushed to the World Trade Center when it was attacked is now the face of legislation that will make Sept. 11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Answering President Barack Obama's call for national volunteerism, the U.S. Senate yesterday passed the Serve America Act, which includes that provision and also encourages people to give their time...

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