New York City officials were preparing for possible toxic exposure lawsuits just weeks after the September 11th terror attacks, according to newly released documents in a Freedom Of Information request. More.
NYC officials were prepping for toxic exposure lawsuits just weeks after 9/11
Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program
Congress has approved legislation for a funding fix that fully supports the World Trade Center Health Program and prevents a projected multibillion-dollar shortfall that threatened the program’s future. More.
NYC knew about potentially deadly risks of 9/11 toxins
A bombshell memo made public Thursday proves the city knew about the potential risks of Sept. 11, 2001 toxins weeks after the terror attacks — as officials told New Yorkers it was safe to return to Lower Manhattan, local pols said. More.
Memo suggests New York City privately anticipated air quality lawsuits after 9/11
One World Trade Center towers above the memorials for the Twin Towers and the 2,753 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Just feet away stands another place of remembrance: the Memorial Glade, honoring those who later became sick from the air they breathed in lower Manhattan. More.
Congress’s Passage of H.R. 1410 Secures Long-Term Funding for World Trade Center Health Program
With the Congress’s passage of H.R. 1410, permanent funding has been secured for the World Trade Center Health Program, achieving a bipartisan victory for the 9/11 community after years of uncertainty and advocacy work. More.
Massive spending bill fills $3 billion hole to support World Trade Center health fund
The program that provides health care for 9/11 heroes and survivors is finally getting the cash it desperately needs. The US Senate is set next week to fill a $3 billion funding shortfall that’s threatened coverage for roughly 140,000 people enrolled in the program — with 10,000 added last year alone, after the House passed the measure Thursday. More.
Lawler Joins NY Congressional Delegation to Lead Effort to Secure Lifetime Funding for World Trade Center Health Program
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) and members of the New York delegation in announcing that the FY 2026 appropriations minibus package includes full funding for 9/11 health care through the program's lifetime, ensuring certainty of continued care for 9/11 responders and survivors. More.
Heroes for the WTC heroes: Congress finally fully funds the 9/11 health program
Almost 25 years after the destruction of the World Trade Center by Al Qaeda terrorists and the devastating medical problems the resulting toxic plume inflicted on tens of thousands of people. More.