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Feds to Cover Cancer of 9/11 Responders

US adds 50 types despite lack of direct evidence

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2012 5:52 PM CDT | Updated Sep 10, 2012 6:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – On the eve of 9/11's anniversary, the federal government has added 50 kinds of cancer to the list of ailments covered by the Twin Towers health program, the AP reports. The National Institute for Occupational Safety made the announcement today after years of lobbying...   Read full story »

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