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Resolution calling upon the United States House of Representatives to pass and the United States Senate to introduce and pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 3543).
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WHEREAS, It is estimated that almost 100,000 workers and volunteers participated in rescue, recovery and clean-up after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center of September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Many Philadelphia Police officers and Firefighters, among many other Philadelphians, voluntarily went to New York City to assist with the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts following the September 11th attacks; and
WHEREAS, Those who participated in the operations at the World Trade Center and those who lived, worked, attended school or otherwise spent time in the area around the World Trade Center on or after September 11th were exposed to a variety of environmental toxins and psychological strains; and
WHEREAS, Many of the individuals affected by the terrorist attacks experienced severe physical and mental problems in the period immediately following September 11th; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of people continue to have physical and mental difficulties and it is unknown what other problems may develop in the future; and
WHEREAS, While there are three Centers of Excellence in World Trade Center health care in the City of New York that screen and treat those affected by the September 11th attacks, these clinics have struggled to maintain and improve their services without a steady stream of federal funding; and
WHEREAS, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 3543) was introduced in the United States House by Representatives Maloney, Nadler and Fossella to provide medical monitoring and treatment for anyone exposed to toxins from the World Trade Center; and
WHEREAS, The Act would establish the World Trade Center Health Programs within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to provide free care f...
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