Remembering the 9-11 workers
Today is nine years since the tragic events of 9-11. Many workers risked their lives that day. Some that survived are battling terrible illnesses from all of the toxins they were exposed to.
Recently a proposal in Congress would have guaranteed medical coverage for those first responders to honor their bravery and take care of them. To pay for it, it was proposed that we close a tax loophole that allows foreign countries to avoid payroll taxes on business earned in the U.S. Sounds like a no-brainer, right?
See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/05/stewart-on-killing-of-911_n_671519.html for why it failed and make sure to watch the great clip from the Daily Show.
It's simply pathetic that Republicans and Democrats are both playing politics with something so serious and so worthy. I encourage you to call your Congressman and push for this worthy bill to be passed.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
