As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero.
Democrats cleared a final procedural hurdle Wednesday afternoon and put up 60 votes for the last time to cut off debate on the legislation, clearing the way for final approval in a Christmas Eve vote.