Christie Vetoes Cancer Bill for Firefighters

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has issued an absolute veto on a bill that would have created a rebuttable cancer presumption for firefighters. Critics said the bill was far too broad, that it covered all cancers, and would have needlessly increased costs for the state, cities, towns and taxpayers. Senate Bill 264 would have created a presumption that any cancer contracted by firefighters is work-related, making them eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The Assembly voted 45-23 to approve the measure in December, which followed a 22-12 vote by the Senate to pass the measure on Oc...