City losing 169M in 9/11 funds

[brooklynite]

WASHINGTON - The feds are expected today to take back $169 million in misused and unspent 9/11 relief money meant for victims of the terror attack, congressional officials said.

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Federal officials said that because much of the money wasn't spent, it was no longer needed. But New York officials insist it is part of President Bush's $20 billion pledge to the city in the days after 9/11.

"Instead of figuring out how to help those who still need help recovering from their work at Ground Zero, the Bush administration is spending their time taking back 9/11 money," said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan).

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On top of that, the House Appropriations committee also plans to withdraw an additional $125million earmarked for workers' compensation for first responders, unemployment payments and retraining for workers who lost their jobs.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/story/317254p-271354c.html
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Well, its not like NY was going to vote Republican any time soon...

[Frances]

1. Well the mayor and governor of New York are Republicans

But I hope that this travesty will make some of their supporters think twice.