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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund renewal bill clears major hurdle with backing by GOP congressman

The bill to renew the cash-strapped 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is getting a major boost, with the backing of the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee.

Shortfall in 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund leaves some responder families with nothing

Steep cuts in the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund are turning out to be much worse than the 50% forecast earlier this year — in real life, some people are getting nothing.

9/11 Victims Fund Dwindles As More People File For Help

A new report shows the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund is being drained and is desperately in need of a cash infusion.

NYPD officers who died of 9/11-related illnesses in recent years added to memorial

Nearly 18 years after 23 New York Police Department officers died in the collapse of the World Trade Center, 9/11 remains the single biggest killer of officers in the nation’s largest police force.

NYPD Commissioner O’Neill calls for increased funding for 9/11 victims, first responders

There is new information on the number of police officers who have died from 9/11-related illnesses.

NYPD commissioner urges Congress to help officers, first responders still dying from 9/11

On Friday, May 10, the NYPD will add the names of 47 of our fallen heroes to the Police Memorial in the lobby of One Police Plaza, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

NYPD Commissioner Renews Call For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund To Be Financed For As Long As Necessary

The New York City Police commissioner issued another plea on Friday, calling for more funding for first responders, sickened as a result of the terror attacks on 9/11.

More people qualify for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, but the money’s running out

The number of people eligible for help under the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is surging, even as the fund is running low on money, according to data released Friday.

Dem lawmaker wears firefighter jacket at Met Gala to tout support for 9/11 bill

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) wore a firefighter jacket to the Met Gala on Monday night in a bid to bring more attention to legislation that would fully compensate the victims of the 9/11 attack and their families.

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney wears official FDNY jacket to Met Gala 2019

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is ready to turn up the heat on the Met Ball red carpet.