FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 409-05 October 27, 2005 STATEMENT FROM MAYOR BLOOMBERG ON THE CLINTON-SCHUMER AMENDMENT TO RESTORE 9/11 FUNDING “The Senate’s passage of the Clinton-Schumer Amendment is a victory for all New Yorkers who were injured on September 11th or in its immediate aftermath. New York’s recovery from September 11th has been a long and difficult journey for many, and the restoration of these funds will go towards critical health and mental health services for many New Yorkers – including our Firefighters and Police Officers. I want to thank Senators Clinton and Schumer as well as Congressman Fossella, Congressman Walsh and Congresswoman Maloney for all their work in restoring these funds. I urge Congress to enact this legislation when the House and Senate Appropriations Committees meet in conference.” MEDIA CONTACT: Edward Skyler/Robert Lawson (212) 788-2958 |
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