Thread: 9/11 First responders bill filibustered

Surprised no-one talked about this at all (actually more surprised Arreo, white, Fov, Hawg, or Wicked didn't bring it up I should say). Apparently 9/11 first responders aren't as important as the rich eh?

9/11 responders bill defeated by Senate GOP filibuster - CNN.com

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.

disgraceful

not trying to knock the efforts as I know the sacrifices first responders make. but they should have been covered by their respective agencies? I know nothing of the projected costs per individual and such but 7.4 billion seems very high. say 10,000 responders needing care thats 3/4 million per person. Give them access to the same care we give our soldiers fighting abroad?

Originally Posted by flame

not trying to knock the efforts as I know the sacrifices first responders make. but they should have been covered by their respective agencies? I know nothing of the projected costs per individual and such but 7.4 billion seems very high. say 10,000 responders needing care thats 3/4 million per person. Give them access to the same care we give our soldiers fighting abroad?

To be honest, our soldiers fighting abroad should be given the same care as the first responders, but like this bill, good luck ever getting a vote passed to improve care for soldiers.

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

To be honest, our soldiers fighting abroad should be given the same care as the first responders, but like this bill, good luck ever getting a vote passed to improve care for soldiers.

But wait, I was led to believe that our government did a great job of making sure we could have better coverage at lower prices. Why is it not working for our military?


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Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

Trust me they dont want that care.

yeah i know, was my sarcasm coming out. I remember a couple times telling vets no your not going to the VA, we are taking you to a real hospital. Of course they had serious injuries and the VA would have refused them anyway. but that is the good thing about having BAMC here.

Originally Posted by CivilWars

But wait, I was led to believe that our government did a great job of making sure we could have better coverage at lower prices. Why is it not working for our military?

Because, unlike Medicare and medicaid, the government doesn't give a shit about the health of soldiers.

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

Because, unlike Medicare and medicaid, the government doesn't give a shit about the health of soldiers.

Right, what was I thinking?


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