The Republican party has launched an epic bid to be the long time holders of the ‘Champs of Filibuster’ title. They took another step to ensure the title by blocking a vote that would have allowed $7.4 billion in Health Care for 9/11 responders who have been sickened by the toxins released at ground zero. The bill would have gone a long way to treat those who put their lives risk to save those caught in the tragedy of that day. But for the Republican party, it’s more important for the American people to feel as though nothing good is happening in Congress, which they believe will help them gain power back in the November elections, than it is to help those in need when they need it.

Like the ‘Unemployment Benefits extension” bill, (which is your money, money taken out of your paycheck) the Republican party voted no the bill on the grounds that a procedure by Democrats, suspended the rules before consideration of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act could take place. The move stopped any chance of unnecessary attachments or amendments for partisan politics.

However you slice it, these people need help and our Government should be willing and able to help at any cost. This is what Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y) angrily and passionately express on the floor of the House.