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Funding to fix WTC Health program out of budget bill
Schumer says Republicans removed the bill that would have ensured continuous funding for the critical program.
Funding for 9/11 health care program removed from House spending plan to avoid government shutdown
As House members scrambled to pass a stopgap spending plan Friday, lawmakers removed legislation that would have fully funded the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040.
Statement from Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act on the Failure of the Continuing Resolution that Contained Additional Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program
Sick and injured responders should not have walk the halls of Congress hat in hand to receive what they need and was promised to them by the federal government.
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.