WASHINGTON – Senators have struck a deal to approve the James Zadroga 9/11 health bill, the Daily News has learned.
The scaled-down $4.3 billion agreement to aid ill 9/11 responders is set to be approved by the Senate as soon as Wednesday afternoon.
The initial Zadroga bill called for a 10-year, $7.4 billion treatment and compensation package. To win GOP support, the proposal was trimmed down to 5 years at $4.3 billion.
The last-minute deal also opens the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund, but caps lawyers fees at 10%.
Full story: Senators reach deal to approve James Zadroga 9/11 health bill