GOP blocks vote on 9/11 responders

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

the 9/11 first responders should be treated like war vets IMO

i don't know all the details about the bill that was presented vs what was in place already. but i have to say i don't think that an emergency crew should somehow benefit from 9-11, whereas a responder to a run of the mill everyday sort of thing gets less. there are already things in place, including workmans comp, to take care of on the job injuries. i understand that 9-11 wasn't typical...but how do you tell one fireman he gets more, and another that he doesn't because he got injured on a less publicized call?