Covering cancer for 9/11 first responders

Covering cancer for 9/11 first responders

June 8, 2012 4:47 PM

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is recommending that the government cover 50 different types of cancers suffered by 9/11 first responders. Jim Axlerod reports on the landmark proposal.

Cancer coverage recommended for ground zero workers
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