There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. And it has happened amid an ongoing struggle for more first responder funding. More.
World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say
N.Y. lawmakers spearhead bill to make funding for WTC Health Program permanent
Democrats and Republicans alike — introduced legislation Thursday to make funding for the World Trade Center Health Program permanent. “It’s absolutely insane that we're still here fighting for what heroes deserve,” Nassau County Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, one of those advocating for the bill, said. More.
Free care for heart, autoimmune problems after 9/11 toxin exposure? A decision is coming
Thousands of people with certain autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions due to exposure to toxins after the 9/11 attacks could qualify for free health care if federal officials approve requests to expand coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program. Medical experts petitioning for the changes also said such approvals could help, in particular, with struggles to afford steep prescription medication costs. More.
The 9/11 Notice Act Seeks to Inform the Forgotten Victims about Federal Support
When the four airplanes hijacked by Al Qaeda’s terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in rural Pennsylvania on the morning of September 11, 2001, the world changed. While geopolitical developments affect the lives of millions indirectly, 9/11 changed the lives of hundreds of thousands drastically. More.
OpEd: The 9/11 Notice Act, Encouraging Toxic Exposure Victims to Register with Federal Health and Compensation Programs
On the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists from the Islamist extreme group Al Qaeda hijacked four aircraft and crashed two into the World Trade Center in New York City. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Virginia. More.
Push for new avenue to compensation for NJ 9/11 responders
On Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Boll was a Union Township police officer when he received a statewide alert to help remove debris from the World Trade Center towers and to find people who were trapped. He responded hours later with a group of fellow police officers. More.
Thursday marks one year since uterine cancer recognized as 9/11-related illness
Thursday marked one year since the CDC recognized uterine cancer as a 9/11-related illness so people could get compensation from the World Trade Center Health Program. More.
New Jersey lawmakers file 9/11 first responder workers comp bill
New Jersey legislators filed a bill Tuesday to provide workers compensation benefits to certain first responders for illnesses or injuries related to the 9/11 terrorist attack. More.