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Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s Official Portrait To Be Unveiled

The celebration will recognize Mal­oney’s 30 years in Congress, and her service as the first woman to chair the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Joint Eco­nomic Committee.

Elon Musk’s shutdown: The world’s richest man’s meddling wrecks the Congress

The bill also had money to make solvent the World Trade Center Health Program. Without the funding, survivors and responders suffering from cancer and other ailments would see their care rationed.

Northeast Republicans Reaffirm Commitment to World Trade Center Health Program

“Despite the temporary setback posed by funding negotiations, we are steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding this vital program.”

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown

Trump’s sudden entrance into the debate and new demands sent Congress spiraling as lawmakers are trying to wrap up work and head home for the holidays.

The Congresswoman Wore an F.D.N.Y. Jacket

Maloney, who represented a district that included the Upper East Side from 1993 until last year, did not expect the artist Sharon Sprung to paint her in the jacket.

Federal government to permanently fund 9/11 health care program facing financial cliff

A federal budget bill coming up for a vote next week will include permanent funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040, Sen. Chuck Schumer and other legislators announced.

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Permanent Fed Funding Fix for World Trade Center Health Program to Resolve Funding Shortfall Which Supports 9/11 Heroes with Ongoing Health Issues in End of Year Budget

The senators said after years of securing short-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) he has finally secured permanent funding.

9/11 World Trade Center Health Program finally locks in permanent funding with budget

A change to a funding formula was aimed at solving ongoing shortfalls faced by the World Trade Center Health Program.

Former NY Rep. Carolyn Maloney honored for 9/11 work at Capitol with portrait of her in firefighter jacket

The 4-by-2 foot oil painting was unveiled to celebrate Maloney’s “iconic legacy as a champion” of 9/11 heroes and their families.

Permanent funding fix for World Trade Center Health Program included in budget bill, Schumer says

The inclusion of the funding fix in the short-term spending bill marks a major success for 9/11 first responders and survivors.