Meanwhile in Washington , Senate Republicans derailed a procedural vote on a bill that would provide $ 7.4 billion in aid and medical coverage to those exposed to toxins following the attacks of September 11 , 2001 . New York police officer , a 9 - 11 survivor , died after battling lung cancer . NYPD medical staff presumed his condition was caused by toxic air from ground zero . Czartoryski 's funeral occurred on the same day 9/11 bill was introduced in Senate .
New York police officer , a 9 - 11 survivor , died after battling lung cancer . NYPD medical staff presumed his condition was caused by toxic air from ground zero . Czartoryski 's funeral occurred on the same day 9/11 bill was introduced in Senate .