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Stefanik, Colleagues Urge Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program
“Congress must never forget its debt of gratitude to our brave 9/11 first responders,” Stefanik said.
A health care program for 9/11 survivors and first responders is running short of money, say members of Congress
A dozen GOP House members sent a letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee chair asking for more funds for the World Trade Center Health Program.
Hochul approves measures to aid Sept. 11 survivors and victims
The measures are meant to remove delays and bureaucratic red tape that have prevented access to the Victim Compensation Fund, as well as workers’ compensation claims.
Thousands Of 9/11 First Responders Dealing With Chronic Health Issues
It’s estimated that more than 80,000 responders are enrolled in World Trade Center Health programs.
‘9/11 kids’ travel to D.C. to press for billions in compensation for losses
The group will urge lawmakers and policy officials to back a House bill that authorizes and provides funding for payments to 9/11 victims, spouses and dependents.
FDNY unions: James Zadroga 9/11 health act needs more funding or it could run out by 2025
The union officials urged Congress to pass a bill that would provide money for the future medical needs, which they estimated to be $3 billion to $4 billion.
Congress acts to fill $3B gap for 9/11 first responders health fund
For once, Congress looks like it might answer the call of ill 9/11 responders before they face a crisis.
World Trade Center health program facing funding shortage
Phil Alvarez, brother of 9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez, on the need to take care of first responders facing illnesses after working at Ground Zero.
Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $2.4 Million Grant From CDC to Support Aging 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers
The median age of these first responders is now 59, and by 2030, the majority of them will be 65 or over and at risk for aging-related conditions and consequences of the terrorist attacks.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, First Responders, and Their Loved Ones
Ahead of the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation to provide support to 9/11 victims and survivors and their families.