Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Summary
Mike Rogers, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, has criticized his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed over old 9/11-related tweets. However, Rogers previously voted against healthcare and benefit bills for 9/11 first responders and survivors. These votes have drawn criticism from people who support programs for those injured during the 9/11 attacks.Key Facts
- Mike Rogers is a Michigan Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
- Rogers has accused Abdul El-Sayed of making controversial 9/11 comments, which have been shown false.
- Rogers voted twice against the James Zadroga Act, a 2010 law funding healthcare for 9/11 first responders and survivors.
- The Zadroga Act supports treatment for about 40,000 responders exposed to toxic conditions and covers over 50 types of cancer linked to 9/11.
- Rogers said the healthcare bill could harm the U.S. financial health and opposed its $5.1 billion price.
- John Feal, a 9/11 responder who lost part of his foot during rescue work, called Rogers’ opposition a betrayal.
- Rogers also voted against other bills providing funding for first responders and veterans related to 9/11.
- Rogers falsely claimed to have seen Osama bin Laden’s dead body, but he was not present during the raid in Pakistan.
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