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Queens Street Renamed For 9/11 Hero FDNY Chief Ronald Spadafora
A ceremony was held Friday to rename an intersection in Queens for a longtime fire chief who led rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Must Be Made Permanent—It’s the Least We Can Do
On May 14, Candidus Henry died from glioblastoma, a rare brain cancer.
Why Jon Stewart Fights for Those Sick and Dying From 9/11-Related Illnesses
In a recent congressional hearing, Jon Stewart displayed passionate conviction for the men and women sickened by exposure to Ground Zero toxins. His testimony has resonated around the country.
Local 9/11 first responders are counting on Congress to continue the Victim’s Assistance Fund
While congress considers additional funding for 9/11 Victim’s Assistance fund, Hoosiers are watching closely.
For Son Whose Mom Was Post-9/11 Casualty, Victims Fund Paid Tuition
When Paul DiGiacomo, vice president of the Detective’s Endowment Association, lobbies for renewal of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, he has a painful well of first-hand experience to draw from.
Carolyn Maloney’s jacket stands out during the 9/11 victims fund fight. That’s the point.
Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart made headlines Tuesday for his impassioned plea for Congress to pass a bill that would extend funding for 9/11 victims and their families.
Why Jon Stewart fights for the 9/11 heroes
In a recent congressional hearing, Jon Stewart displayed passionate conviction for the men and women sickened by exposure to Ground Zero toxins.
Now it’s the Senate’s duty to move fast for hurting 9/11 heroes
Tuesday’s dramatic (and embarrassing, to the no-show members) testimony plainly did the trick: The House Judiciary Committee this week unanimously passed the bill to extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund through 2090.
Schumer Pleads With Sen. McConnell To Commit To Hold Stand-Alone Vote On 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund Fix Legislation Immediately After It Passes The Full House
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today pleaded with Senate Majority Mitch McConnell to commit to bringing up legislation to fix the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund for a vote in the United States Senate…
WTC Health Program Director: Half Of 9/11 Firefighters Have Lung Issues
According to a leading World Trade Center medical expert, there could be as many as 20,000 more cancers as a consequence of exposures to the contaminants that were released by the collapse of the Twin Towers…