McConnell commits to vote on 9/11 victim fund, advocates say

By: Laura Figueroa Hernandez, Newsday

WASHINGTON — A group of 9/11 first responders – including three advocates from Long Island – who met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said the lawmaker committed to scheduling an August vote to renew the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund before it expires next year.

John Feal, a first responder from Nesconset, speaking to reporters outside of McConnell’s office, said the Kentucky Republican told the group the Senate would take up legislation to reauthorize the fund in August, after an expected House vote in July.

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