Congress finally passes 9/11 workers health bill

While the mainstream press missed the most important part of this story -- that Republicans originally blocked passage of this bill for purely partisan purposes -- the press did mention that the bill was being blocked.

John Stewart devoted an entire episode of The Daily Show to it.

Two days later the bill has finally passed.

As stated by its supporters, the bill provides aid for all people who assisted in the 9/11 rescue efforts (not just New Yorkers), some of whom are sick and dying.

About time.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/nyregion/23health.html?_r=1&src=ISMR_HP_LO_MST_FB