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Respiratory and Health Issues Associated With 9/11: What the Research Shows
A range of respiratory conditions that can be linked to responders’ WTC exposure, including “WTC cough syndrome,” a persistent cough with onset after WTC exposure.
New research says 9/11 first responders have increased risk for complications from COVID-19
New research shows patients with 9/11-related chronic conditions are more likely to have more severe cases of COVID-19 and suffer from long COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath and brain fog.
Republican Members Urge Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program Ahead of 21st Anniversary
First responders and survivors suffering from 9/11 related illnesses are at risk of losing access to health care as soon as 2024.
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.