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FDNY members frustrated after health funding left out of spending bill
Members of the firefighter’s union had expected it to pass just days ago.
Congress omits funding for World Trade Center Health Program
Thousands of first responders who received financial aid from the World Trade Center Health Program were left to fend for themselves.
World Trade Center Health Program funding suffers setback. Fire unions sound off on Congress’ failure to act.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
NYC firefighter unions furious after U.S. House dumps health care funding for 9/11 first responders
A decision by legislators to remove health care funding for first responders suffering from 9/11-related illness from the federal budget has members of the city’s firefighters’ unions fired up.
How MAGA stopped 9/11 health care funding
Securing health care for 9/11 first responders was a top priority for outgoing Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — and it looked like it was going to be a massive win. Then it all fell apart.
Fire unions livid as funding for 9/11 health fund excluded from federal budget, funds in jeopardy
Budget negotiations in Congress have resulted in failure to fund the WTC Healthcare program — which provides financial aid to 125,000 people who became ill years after coming into contact with toxins.
WTC ailing ignored again: Congress fails the Ground Zero sick
The fault lies with Elon Musk, who, in his rash meddling, blew up an agreed bipartisan plan to provide permanent comprehensive medical care to the sickened heroes and victims of 9/11.
Long Island delegation laments lack of 9/11 health plan fix
Long Island House members expressed disappointment that the bill ultimately omitted a hard-fought provision that would have guaranteed funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.
Representative Lawler Issues Statement on Passage of House Continuing Resolution Averting Government Shutdown
“While it does not include a provision to fix the World Trade Center Health Program funding formula, these provisions will be top priorities and I will work with my colleagues to ensure they get done.”
Study Finds Genetic Changes, Elevated Leukemia Risk in Ground Zero First Responders
First responders who worked at Ground Zero were three times more likely to have genetic changes associated with an increased risk of leukemia compared with members of the public.