Two years ago new york congresswomansponsored the 9/11 health and compensation act in order to provide proper medical support for first responders who had ingested lethal toxins, and concerned not to add to the nation's debt burden, democrats ensured that every cent was covered by closing a tax loophole on foreign corporations. But, unfortunately, mr. Ryan repeatedly opposed the bill.Nort spews: A Portland, Ore., columnist claims the Timberwolves' deal with new head coach Rick Adelman is for three years, $15 million, plus a mutual team/coach fourthyear option. Gopher football coach Jerry Kill will "be at TCF Bank Stadium for Saturday's game," the PiPress reports, but it's unclear what he will be able to do. NFL veterans, led by exVike Carl Eller, have sued current players "for interfering intentionally with the prospective economic advantage of the putative class described herein and for breaches of fiduciary duties assumed by the NFLPA with respect to NFL retirees.&