Russia Today
A provision in a new draft of the 9/11 healthcare bill will force the FBI to investigate tens of thousands of cops, firefighters, construction workers and others for ties to terrorism by comparing names to those on the Terrorism Watch List.
Survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attack who risked their lives to help others and today face debilitating health problems are not being accused of terrorism themselves.
The new bill would require anyone interested in receiving medical care under the new law be screened. Those who refuse will not be allowed to receive care...[Full Article]
US deems 9/11 responders terrorists?
Press TV
A host of 9/11 first responders, who saved countless lives, will now have their personal data put through a government terror database and will be considered possible terrorists under a provision in James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act -- a bill named after an NYPD detective who died of 9/11 -- related illnesses, The Huffington Post reported on Thursday.
They will subsequently be denied treatment for breathing disorders and mental health problems developed in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The provision was added to the 9/11 first responders health care law last May, when Republican Rep. Cliff Stearns of Florida tabled an amendment during the intense debate over the bill in the House Energy and Commerce Committee...[Full Article]
9/11 Survivors Wanting Benefits Must Be Checked Against Terror Watch List
Responders Never Told About Florida Congressman's Provision
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It is being taken as an outrage and an insult.
There were harsh words Friday for a little-noticed provision in the “Zadroga bill.” People who are ill because of the 9/11 terror attack won’t qualify for help until they’re checked against the terror watch list, reports CBS 2’s Tony Aiello.
They say it’s an affront to everybody who is sick and dying.
First responder John Feal, who was injured at ground zero, told Aiello it’s like a slap in the face — a letter going out to 9/11 survivors, warning them about a provision in the Zadroga bill.
“I’m gonna get a letter in the mail seeing if I’m a terrorist?” Feal said...[Full Article]
