On 9/11, first responders rushed to help. Unfortunately, their own lives were being put in jeopardy as they breathed in asbestos, benzene and other toxic dust at Ground Zero, increasing their cancer risk. More.
9/11 responders are facing life-threatening delays in cancer treatment after Trump slashed health care funding
Trump staffing cuts affecting 9/11 health program: 'Unconscionable terminations'
More than 140,000 people nationwide are able to tap into resources through the World Trade Center Health program after their lives were affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The program was created to help first responders and others experiencing health problems related to the exposure of the smoke following the collapse of the towers. More.
RFK Jr. admits ‘mistake’ in slashing 9/11 health program
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted making a “mistake” in slashing the health program that serves Sept. 11 first responders, but dodged questions about whether he would return it to full staffing. More.
Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: ‘We’re starting to feel forgotten’
Advocates for 9/11 first responders are challenging the Trump administration to stabilize the embattled World Trade Center Health Program, warning bureaucratic dysfunction could have deadly consequences. More.
"Uniquely unqualified" says 9/11 first responder
John Feal, a 9/11 first responder who advocates for injured first responders from the September 11th attacks himself, was extremely critical of HHS and support for those suffering health issues from the cleanup at Ground Zero, including Secretary Robert Kennedy. More.
WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders
When terrorists flew planes into New York’s Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, first responders didn’t hesitate. Many lost their lives saving others who worked in the World Trade Center. More.
9/11 health workers rehired after outcry forced Trump to reverse cuts
Federal workers who help run the health program for Sept. 11 first responders and survivors have been rehired after a bipartisan outcry forced the Trump administration to reverse deep cuts that threatened to hobble the program. More.
Betraying 9/11 survivors: WTC Health Program firings undercut promise to restore services
The promise of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the steep cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program was a worthless lie, betraying the heroes and victims of 9/11. He is a low character, but we didn’t know he would go that low. More.