Pulled from a post at TPM, “Democrats Aghast Over GOP Blocking 9/11 Responders Bill”:
In a statement to reporters, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the Republican decision to block was a shock as well.
“Republicans denied adequate health care to the heroes who developed illnesses from rushing into burning buildings on 9/11,” He said. “Yet they will stop at nothing to give tax breaks to millionaires and CEOs, even though they will explode our deficit and fail to create jobs.”
“That tells you everything you need to know about their priorities,” Reid added.
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