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Never Forget?
“I am painfully aware of the inequity of the situation, but the stark reality of the data leaves me no choice. If there had been a different option available to me, I assure you I would have taken it.”
Don’t cut off 9/11 support
Responders and others deserve gov’t aid
Cash shortage in 9/11 victims fund has Long Island recipients on edge
Those expecting payments for illnesses after the attacks will soon see their compensation drop. Federal legislation ensuring full payouts will be introduced Feb. 25.
Fund for 9/11 victims is running out of money
The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percent, officials announced Friday.
9/11 funding cuts devastate former NYC firefighter who now calls Lowcountry home
The compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks is running out of money.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Is Running Out Of Money
With just $2 billion left in its coffers, the fund says it will need to reduce payouts to claimants by as much as 70 percent.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is running out of money as claims surge
The number of people dying from 9/11 related illness is now close to the number of those killed in the attacks; Bryan Llenas reports.
First responders face benefit cuts from 9/11 compensation fund
Many of the first responders who sacrificed their health in the aftermath of 9/11 are facing benefit cuts from the Victim’s Compensation Fund.
Gottheimer Stands with 9/11 First Responders as Compensation Funds Slashed, Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Victims, Families, and Heroes
Today, Congressman Gottheimer released the following statement on news that the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) would begin cutting future awards.
9/11 Victim Fund Is Almost Depleted. Here’s What That Means For Survivors.
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, which provides ongoing financial support for those who fell ill due to the 2001 terrorist attacks, is running out of money, officials said on Friday.