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NEW YORK — Hundreds of first responders are heading to Washington D.C. to rally for a permanent extension of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
The group boarded buses for D.C. early Tuesday morning at the fire academy on Randall’s Island.
They want Congress to extend the federally funded program, which provides medical screenings and treatment for people exposed to toxic substances at ground zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Honored 2 join @iava @IAFFNewsDesk @RepMaloney @RepJerryNadler @SenGillibrand 2 champion #Zadrogaact #renew911health pic.twitter.com/8WvJcPGoA0
— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) November 17, 2015
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