GOP Amendment: 9/11 Responders To Be Screened By FBI's Terrorism Watch List

[SgtMeowenstein]

A little-known Republican amendment to the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law - which provides health coverage for 9/11 responders who have become sick from working at Ground Zero - requires that 9/11 responders' names be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list. Any responders who are not run through the database would be barred from taking advantage of the law. Needless to say, 9/11 responders are not happy about this.

9/11 Responders To Be Warned They Will Be Screened By FBI's Terrorism Watch List (EXCLUSIVE)

WASHINGTON -- A provision in the new 9/11 health bill may be adding insult to injury for people who fell sick after their service in the aftermath of the 2001 Al Qaeda attacks, The Huffington Post has learned.

The tens of thousands of cops, firefighters, construction workers and others who survived the worst terrorist assault in U.S. history and risked their lives in its wake will soon be informed that their names must be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list, according to a letter obtained by HuffPost.

Any of the responders who are not compared to the database of suspected terrorists would be barred from getting treatment for the numerous, worsening ailments that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law was passed to address.

It’s a requirement that was tacked onto the law during the bitter debates over it last year.

~snip~

“It’s comical at best, and I think it’s an insult to everyone who worked on The Pile and is sick and suffering from 9/11,” said John Feal, a former construction worker who lost half a foot at Ground Zero and runs the advocacy group Fealgood Foundation.

The provision was added in an amendment by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) during the heated debate over the bill in the House Energy and Commerce Committee last May.

Sept. 11 responders in the committee room at the time mostly shook their heads at the move, which Democrats accepted on a voice vote after battling to bar other amendments on abortion and immigration that might have killed the bill.

But suddenly the point is no longer just a strategic concession to get a law passed.

As doctors and administrators begin acting on the federal instructions, participants in the 9/11 treatment and monitoring programs will soon be told that their names, places of birth, addresses, government ID numbers and other personal data will be provided to the FBI to ensure they are not terrorists.

 

[Truthmatters]

They dont vote the right way so the republicans have no respect for them

 

[CaféAuLait]

Pertinent information left out is the fact that anyone who was near the vicinity from construction worker to a garbage man is eligible for these benefits. Therefore they wanted to assure that no terrorist got on the list.

This amendment was adopted in the full Energy and Commerce Committee without opposition and it merely requires that the names of those receiving health benefits be cross-checked with the terrorist watch list to ensure that no terrorists get these benefits,” Stearns said.

“These benefits are not just for our first responders; nearly anyone who was in the vicinity or worked on a cleanup crew afterward is eligible,” he noted.

The prohibition is included in two parts of the bill. One specifically covers responders, while the other deals with all survivors, including office workers, bystanders and residents.

Feal acknowledged that the terrorist screening has to be done because it is the law, and that the letters have to go out.

 

[The T]

A little-known Republican amendment to the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law - which provides health coverage for 9/11 responders who have become sick from working at Ground Zero - requires that 9/11 responders' names be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list. Any responders who are not run through the database would be barred from taking advantage of the law. Needless to say, 9/11 responders are not happy about this.

9/11 Responders To Be Warned They Will Be Screened By FBI's Terrorism Watch List (EXCLUSIVE)

WASHINGTON -- A provision in the new 9/11 health bill may be adding insult to injury for people who fell sick after their service in the aftermath of the 2001 Al Qaeda attacks, The Huffington Post has learned.

The tens of thousands of cops, firefighters, construction workers and others who survived the worst terrorist assault in U.S. history and risked their lives in its wake will soon be informed that their names must be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list, according to a letter obtained by HuffPost.

Any of the responders who are not compared to the database of suspected terrorists would be barred from getting treatment for the numerous, worsening ailments that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law was passed to address.

It’s a requirement that was tacked onto the law during the bitter debates over it last year.

~snip~

“It’s comical at best, and I think it’s an insult to everyone who worked on The Pile and is sick and suffering from 9/11,” said John Feal, a former construction worker who lost half a foot at Ground Zero and runs the advocacy group Fealgood Foundation.

The provision was added in an amendment by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) during the heated debate over the bill in the House Energy and Commerce Committee last May.

Sept. 11 responders in the committee room at the time mostly shook their heads at the move, which Democrats accepted on a voice vote after battling to bar other amendments on abortion and immigration that might have killed the bill.

But suddenly the point is no longer just a strategic concession to get a law passed.

As doctors and administrators begin acting on the federal instructions, participants in the 9/11 treatment and monitoring programs will soon be told that their names, places of birth, addresses, government ID numbers and other personal data will be provided to the FBI to ensure they are not terrorists.

Another HUFFPOOP accolyte. Imagine the surprise.

SON? You gotta learn to THINK for yerself.

 

[Old Rocks]

Why do we always see these faux patriots standing up for anything that works against people like our soldiers, policemen, firemen, or anyone else that actually puts their life on the line for the rest of us?

 

[The T]

Why do we always see these faux patriots standing up for anything that works against people like our soldiers, policemen, firemen, or anyone else that actually puts their life on the line for the rest of us?

Huge mistake. Just defund DOD, huh, jackass?

 

[Ragnar]

Pertinent information left out is the fact that anyone who was near the vicinity from construction worker to a garbage man is eligible for these benefits. Therefore they wanted to assure that no terrorist got on the list.

This amendment was adopted in the full Energy and Commerce Committee without opposition and it merely requires that the names of those receiving health benefits be cross-checked with the terrorist watch list to ensure that no terrorists get these benefits,” Stearns said.

“These benefits are not just for our first responders; nearly anyone who was in the vicinity or worked on a cleanup crew afterward is eligible,” he noted.

The prohibition is included in two parts of the bill. One specifically covers responders, while the other deals with all survivors, including office workers, bystanders and residents.

Feal acknowledged that the terrorist screening has to be done because it is the law, and that the letters have to go out.

"And now you know... the rest of the story"

So wait! Republicans DON"T want terrorist to benefit from the tragedy? Monsters!

 

[Emerger]

Edited

The essence of the Conservative outlook lies in opinions that are held dogmatically with a complete disregard for any new evidence that may lead to their abandonment.

 

[Intense]

Edited

The essence of the Conservative outlook lies in opinions that are held dogmatically with a complete disregard for any new evidence that may lead to their abandonment.

That is a misconception.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Pertinent information left out is the fact that anyone who was near the vicinity from construction worker to a garbage man is eligible for these benefits. Therefore they wanted to assure that no terrorist got on the list.

This amendment was adopted in the full Energy and Commerce Committee without opposition and it merely requires that the names of those receiving health benefits be cross-checked with the terrorist watch list to ensure that no terrorists get these benefits,” Stearns said.

“These benefits are not just for our first responders; nearly anyone who was in the vicinity or worked on a cleanup crew afterward is eligible,” he noted.

The prohibition is included in two parts of the bill. One specifically covers responders, while the other deals with all survivors, including office workers, bystanders and residents.

Feal acknowledged that the terrorist screening has to be done because it is the law, and that the letters have to go out.

Sounds reasonable enough to me. Why would anyone object? Unless of course they have something to hide.

 

[Mad Scientist]

From the link:

“Although neither we nor [the Centers for Disease Control]/NIOSH anticipate the name of any individual in the current Programs will be on the list, CDC/NIOSH is expressly required by law to implement this particular requirement of the Act,” it says

Oh so it's required by law so let's demonize Republicans for it. How DARE they try to implement laws already on the books! Those bastards!

Liberals are so easily led astray aren't they?

 

[Quantum Windbag]

A little-known Republican amendment to the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law - which provides health coverage for 9/11 responders who have become sick from working at Ground Zero - requires that 9/11 responders' names be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list. Any responders who are not run through the database would be barred from taking advantage of the law. Needless to say, 9/11 responders are not happy about this.

9/11 Responders To Be Warned They Will Be Screened By FBI's Terrorism Watch List (EXCLUSIVE)

WASHINGTON -- A provision in the new 9/11 health bill may be adding insult to injury for people who fell sick after their service in the aftermath of the 2001 Al Qaeda attacks, The Huffington Post has learned.

The tens of thousands of cops, firefighters, construction workers and others who survived the worst terrorist assault in U.S. history and risked their lives in its wake will soon be informed that their names must be run through the FBI’s terrorism watch list, according to a letter obtained by HuffPost.

Any of the responders who are not compared to the database of suspected terrorists would be barred from getting treatment for the numerous, worsening ailments that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Law was passed to address.

It’s a requirement that was tacked onto the law during the bitter debates over it last year.

~snip~

“It’s comical at best, and I think it’s an insult to everyone who worked on The Pile and is sick and suffering from 9/11,” said John Feal, a former construction worker who lost half a foot at Ground Zero and runs the advocacy group Fealgood Foundation.

The provision was added in an amendment by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) during the heated debate over the bill in the House Energy and Commerce Committee last May.

Sept. 11 responders in the committee room at the time mostly shook their heads at the move, which Democrats accepted on a voice vote after battling to bar other amendments on abortion and immigration that might have killed the bill.

But suddenly the point is no longer just a strategic concession to get a law passed.

As doctors and administrators begin acting on the federal instructions, participants in the 9/11 treatment and monitoring programs will soon be told that their names, places of birth, addresses, government ID numbers and other personal data will be provided to the FBI to ensure they are not terrorists.

People's names goes through that database every time they try to fly. How can you support that and oppose this?

 

[Quantum Windbag]

Pertinent information left out is the fact that anyone who was near the vicinity from construction worker to a garbage man is eligible for these benefits. Therefore they wanted to assure that no terrorist got on the list.

This amendment was adopted in the full Energy and Commerce Committee without opposition and it merely requires that the names of those receiving health benefits be cross-checked with the terrorist watch list to ensure that no terrorists get these benefits,” Stearns said.

“These benefits are not just for our first responders; nearly anyone who was in the vicinity or worked on a cleanup crew afterward is eligible,” he noted.

The prohibition is included in two parts of the bill. One specifically covers responders, while the other deals with all survivors, including office workers, bystanders and residents.

Feal acknowledged that the terrorist screening has to be done because it is the law, and that the letters have to go out.

Sounds reasonable enough to me. Why would anyone object? Unless of course they have something to hide.

I object on principle, but I am strange. I even object to the TSA.