Senator Gillibrand on Zadroga Bill Renewal

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 15, 2015

Following the lobbying in DC with Jon Stewart, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) talks about her efforts to get support in Congress for the permanent renewal of the Zadroga bill to assist those sickened by exposure to toxins in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

In 2010, Jon Stewart was instrumental in passing #911health bill. Now he's helping make it permanent http://t.co/BL7w76uyC9 #renew911health
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) September 15, 2015

"They’re treating it like numbers - these are people. These are heroes." @SenGillibrand pushing to #Renew911Health care for 1st responders.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 16, 2015

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