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by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. CLICK FOR NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
Sunday, November 4, 2001
Firefighters working at World Trade Center site being examined for respiratory problems
By Donna De La Cruz
Associated Press
NEW YORK - Firefighters who have worked at the World Trade Center site since the Sept. 11 attacks were examined Saturday for respiratory and other health problems.
Health and safety concerns were among the reasons cited by city officials this past week when they ordered a sharp cut in the number of firefighters and cops working at the site.
Hundreds of angry firefighters rallied Friday to protest the decision to reduce the staffing at the site. A dozen were arrested; all charges against two were dismissed and the most serious charges against the others also were dropped.
Some rescue workers have complained about a persistent, annoying cough.
Health officials say toxic chemicals escaping the rubble exceed safety standards.
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