Jon Stewart goes viral excoriating Rand Paul after blocking vote

Like anything else, this costs money. I cannot speak to which political party is trying to thwart another but I stand by my statement in that they often do throw things in at the last minute that goes against the premise of the bill. According to the CBO, this will add to the deficit just like anything else. I would say that before we start pointing figures as to who will not support what, we need to get the reason why one lawmaker voted no versus another. I am for doing this but I have to ask the question, is this a state issue or a federal issue?

https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2019-07/hr1327.pdf

CW3 Michael Bodnar - Was 9/11 an attack on New York, or on the United States? Can you identify anything "thrown in at the last minute that goes against the premise of the bill"? Strange how people are worried about the deficit when it contributes to helping 9/11 first responders, but say nothing about giving huge tax breaks to corporate cronies and hedge fund billionaires, or bailing out farmers impacted by bad tariff policy, also contributing to the deficit.

MSgt Steve Sweeney - Top, you mention several issues here and I'm focusing on one. The original intent of the bill was for the first responders and their heirs to be compensated for illnesses and issues caused by 9/11. Now, we're ensuring grandchildren and their children who aren't even born yet are going to be compensated? I've read the bill a few times and the language has coverage going out another 70 plus years. I agree that something needs to be done for these heroes I am just not sure they need 70 years of compensation. Lastly, I need to do the research and see how much funding the state of New York is adding to the pot which is where I believe most of it should come from - just my opinion.

CW3 Michael Bodnar - Fair enough, though I am not sure where you are getting that the children and grandchildren will be compensated?

Criteria is as follows:
- They suffered physical harm as a result of the attacks on September 11, or as a result of
hazardous exposure during the rescue period or during debris removal;
• They have received a diagnosis by a medical professional that is approved by the VCF as
a qualifying physical injury or health condition;
• They have a determination by a government entity, such as the World Trade Center
(WTC) Health Program or a state or local government, that their injury or condition was
caused by exposure at the attack sites or other locations during specified periods.

It doesn't cover PTSD or mental health issues. The eligibility requirements for compensation are sound. All in all, appears to be in line with what the country should be doing for the 9/11 first responders.