Hillary zipped from
Omaha, Nebraska to Iowa City today where she held a town hall at the Old Brick Church.
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs as she is introduced by
University of Iowa student Cassidy Schubatt, 19, at a campaign event
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick Church in Iowa City, Iowa.
(AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a photo with a supporter
after speaking at a campaign event Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old
Brick Church in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- Art
Tellin of Solon, Iowa listens as Democratic presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at
the Old Brick Church in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton calms the crowd
during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in
Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- Reda
Soliman, an immigrant from Egypt living in Iowa City, listen as
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign
event Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick Church in Iowa City,
Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs at a
supporter's joke during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and
Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark
Kauzlarich
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton listens to a question at a
campaign event Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick Church in Iowa
City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton calls on a person to ask a
question at a campaign event Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick
Church in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick Church in Iowa City, Iowa.
(AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a town
hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Old Brick Church in Iowa City, Iowa.
(AP Photo/Scott Morgan)
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a town
hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton asks attendees for a
show of hands from those who have caucused during a town hall event at
Old Brick Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa, December 16,
2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton listens to a question
from the audience during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and
Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark
Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters
during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in
Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles for a picture
taken by a supporter during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and
Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark
Kauzlarich
- A
supporter of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
takes a picture with her phone during a town hall event at Old Brick
Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015.
REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a town
hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a town
hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- Supporters
watch as U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks
during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in
Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton answers a question
during a town hall event at Old Brick Church and Community Center in
Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
She
also released the following statement on the reauthorization of the
Zadroga Act, one of her initiatives as New York Senator in the wake of
9/11.
Statements
Hillary
Clinton released the following statement after Congressional
negotiators released an end-of-year omnibus package that includes
reauthorization of the Zadroga 9/11 Health Act. Clinton was an original
sponsor of the legislation when she served in the Senate and has
repeatedly urged Congress to reauthorize it in the face of its
expiration.
“It is a disgrace that Republicans in Congress
allowed the Zadroga 9/11 Health Act to lapse and used its
reauthorization as a bargaining chip in negotiations to keep the federal
government open. Thankfully, Congress is finally moving forward on
renewing the promise of health care we made to our heroes. It is about
time. Too many of those who responded on 9/11 and in the days that
followed are still suffering lasting health effects for their courage
and bravery in the face of tragedy. We must continue to honor and keep
faith with their sacrifice. There is no commitment more sacred than the
bond we share with those who put their lives and health at risk to keep
us safe. This is a commitment from which I will never waver.”
