What the Aftermath of 9/11 Taught Me
Government should be about producing results for people.
TL;DR
- Residents and first responders testified about health issues and air quality concerns in Lower Manhattan months after the 9/11 attacks.
- There was a perceived lack of clear and accurate information regarding air quality from the EPA and the Bush administration.
- A Senate field hearing was held to gather firsthand accounts from those affected by the attacks.
- Experts noted respiratory problems among those exposed at Ground Zero and warned of the need for medical surveillance programs.
- The author highlights the importance of government accountability and serving the people it represents.
- New York City is releasing 170,000 pages of documents related to air quality in the days after the attacks.