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Cop with $500,000 in medical bills confronts politicians for 9/11 support
1:35:09 - 1:42:23 (07:13)
A cop who developed illness from working during 9/11 confronted politicians for their lack of support, facing $500,000 in medical bills and only a few months to live. The first death officially linked to 9/11 was a New York City police detective in 2006, whose death from lung disease was initially misattributed by the city.
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The aftermath of 9/11 was devastating for those who risked their lives.
1:35:09 - 1:37:06 (01:57)
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The aftermath of 9/11 was devastating for those who risked their lives. These heroes suffered terminal diseases but didn't receive the medical support they needed, in spite of their selfless services to the country.
ChapterCop with $500,000 in medical bills confronts politicians for 9/11 support
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
John Stewart delivered a heartfelt testimony before Congress on the benefits for 9-11 first responders, calling out politicians for being cowards and not doing enough to help them.
1:37:07 - 1:37:55 (00:48)
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John Stewart delivered a heartfelt testimony before Congress on the benefits for 9-11 first responders, calling out politicians for being cowards and not doing enough to help them.
ChapterCop with $500,000 in medical bills confronts politicians for 9/11 support
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A cop with half a million dollars of medical bills after being diagnosed with ALS is helped by the community.
1:37:55 - 1:42:23 (04:28)
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A cop with half a million dollars of medical bills after being diagnosed with ALS is helped by the community. The community raises money to pay for his bills, and he's grateful for their help.