As Capitol Hill lawmakers continue working through the lame duck Congress, some Republicans are facing criticism for opposing the Sept. 11 responders bill. Meanwhile, legislators are poised to pass an overhaul to the nation's food safety system. National Journal: Gillibrand Sees Enough Votes for 9/11 Health Bill Sen. Kristen Gillibrand is hoping for a "Christmas miracle" even while insisting she and her fellow New York senator, Chuck Schumer, have enough votes to pass expanded health care benefits for 9/11 emergency responders (Kaplan, 12/20)... 
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