Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton: on Environment

Hillary Clinton: Launched EPA study of air quality at Ground Zero

Hillary found her September 11 issue. Workers had worked literally around the clock at Ground Zero, and many complained about hazardous conditions. Hillary began lobbying to persuade Congress to approve money to monitor how the air around Ground Zero affected the lungs of recovery workers. She hired one of the leading experts on occupational hazards, Dr. William Rom. Rom proved that pieces of glass, asbestos fibers, and fly ash had gotten into the lungs of rescue workers. His findings enabled Hillary to land more cooperation from the White House and EPA. Eventually, research revealed that almost 70% of those who worked at Ground Zero had developed lung ailments.

Taking on the air-quality problem was a brilliant move. She successfully carved out a post-September 11 issue that played to her strengths while also meeting the needs of her constituents. Along the way it also created some space between her and the Bush administration and an opportunity to return to the base of her party.

Source: Her Way, by Jeff Gerth & Don Van Natta, p.238-239 Jun 8, 2007

The above quotations are from Her Way The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton, by Jeff Gerth & Don Van Natta Jr. . Click here for definitions & background information on Environment. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Hillary Clinton on Environment. Click here for more quotes by Bill Clinton on Environment.
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