Monday, August 09, 2010

9/11 Responder Bill Coming Back?

FOXNews.com - King Calls for Dems to Bring Back Sept. 11 Responders Bill After Floor Fight: "Republican Rep. Peter King is calling on House Democrats to bring back for a vote the $7.4 billion aid bill for Sept. 11 rescue workers, just over a week after he and fellow New York Rep. Anthony Weiner clashed over the legislation on the House floor.

Weiner, a Democrat, and King both support the package. But tempers flared when only 12 House Republicans voted for it and the bill tanked. Weiner, shouting on the House floor, blamed Republicans for the bill's failure and criticized King for not doing more to gain the support of his colleagues..."

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