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Restore the 9/11 fund
The calamity that was Sept. 11 has receded in memory for many people who were not directly affected by the terrorist attacks.
Mitch McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders after blistering Capitol Hill testimony
After previously claiming former Daily Show host Jon Stewart was “all bent out of shape” about the need to reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to be changing his tune.
Michael McAuliffe on September 11 Victims Compensation Fund
Michael McAuliffe talked about the fiscal state of the fund that compensates victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Push for passage of Victim Compensation Fund extension in full press this week
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting Tuesday with 9/11 first responders who’ve been pushing him to move aggressively to pass a new funding bill to care for Sept. 11 heroes and survivors…
Push for passage of Victim Compensation Fund extension in full press this week
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting Tuesday with 9/11 first responders who’ve been pushing him to move aggressively to pass a new funding bill to care for Sept. 11 heroes and survivors, even as yet another of them lies dying.
Trump: ‘We’ll see what happens’ with 9/11 victims fund
President Trump said he was “impressed” with Jon Stewart’s emotional testimony about continuing health care for 9/11 responders before a House panel but sidestepped a question whether he would direct Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to ensure passage…
Alabama Republican: Jon Stewart was ‘just showboating’ on 9/11 responders
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., accused Jon Stewart of “showboating” during a recent congressional hearing to reauthorize a fund that covers the medical bills of 9/11 responders.
9/11 first responders fighting for victims
Former U.S. Marine and New York City police detective Luis Alvarez says there is nothing else doctors can do to fight his cancer.
Meet the Politician Who Wears a Firefighter’s Jacket Everywhere to Push for More Money for 9/11 First Responders
“This jacket speaks louder and more eloquently than any speech that can be given on the floor”
Lou Alvarez Vows To Fight For 9/11 Responders Until His Final Breath
A retired NYPD detective, who testified during an emotional Capitol Hill hearing about reauthorizing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund last week, is refusing to give up the fight even though his health has taken a turn for the worse.