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'Pushy New Yorkers' compel House vote on 9/11 bill — National Journal

At the urging of what one aide called 12 "pushy" New York lawmakers, House Democratic leaders plan to bring to the floor Wednesday legislation that would extend health care aid to 9/11 first responders.

Although the bill failed to pass under a suspension of the rules in July, its supporters believe they have the votes to approve the measure under regular order and will be able to beat back any "poison-pill" amendments designed to kill the measure.

One House leadership aide on Tuesday explained the vote's timing -- on what many believe will be the last day for floor action before the Nov. 2 elections -- as the result of "12 pushy New Yorkers," who are the bill's most vocal advocates.

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