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TWU Keeps Fighting for 9/11 First Responders
On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, TWU members and officers in New York City continued their years-long fight to get first responders the recognition and compensation they deserve.
Remembering and Honoring Those Lost and Impacted by 9/11
The terrorist attack took the lives of CWA, NABET-CWA, and AFA-CWA members.
Brewer to Introduce 9/11 Transparency Legislation
If passed, it would be the first time the City Council has invoked the authority granted by section 803 of the New York City Charter to direct DOI to conduct an investigation through a binding resolution.
September 11, 2024: Evening Roundup
Janae Pierre talks with Benjamin Chevat, executive director of the group Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act, about a potential funding shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program.
Managing cancer following the World Trade Center disaster
Twenty-three years post-disaster, we summarize cancer incidence and outcome studies in this population and highlight the importance of a dedicated health programme response.
Garbarino, Nadler, D’Esposito, Goldman Introduce The ‘Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act’ To Aide FDNY and NYPD
This legislation would allow FEMA to reimburse the State and City pension systems for the loss in payments due to unanticipated deaths of those who responded and who participated in the clean-up.
Federal bills introduced to help support 9/11 victims and families
New York State Congressional members are pushing for legislation to that would continue to help victims and their families all these years later.
Service & Solidarity Action: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding
Survivors of 9/11 live in every single state and in 434 of 435 U.S. congressional districts. Every member of Congress should support legislation to fully fund this program.
23 years after 9/11, World Trade Center Health Program expands to more Flight 93 first responders
Around 150 people who responded in Shanksville have enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program. But more than 1,000 responded to the crash site in the aftermath.
HHS expands health benefits eligibility for 9/11 responders under new rule
The interim final rule opens eligibility for the World Trade Center Health Program to resolve coverage gaps for Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, responders.