Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Thursday after restoring staffing at the World Trade Center Health Program, a move that could ease one of the most persistent points of bipartisan criticism he has faced for months. More.
Kennedy restores staffing at 9/11 health program ahead of Capitol Hill testimony
HHS reverses staffing cuts to crucial health care program used by 9/11 survivors
The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the cuts. More.
NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
Albany should join the ongoing search for elusive documents about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11, said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who has asked Gov. Hochul and the leaders of both houses to “direct an investigation into what the State of New York knew about the dangers.” More.
NYC Officials Probe For Answers On Hidden 9/11 Toxins Files
Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan's borough president, called on state leaders to launch a sweeping search for records on toxic exposure following the Sept. 11 attacks, expanding an ongoing effort that has already uncovered dozens of boxes of previously undisclosed materials. More.
World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062-Hepatic Steatosis
The Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has received several petitions (Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062) to add “hepatic steatosis” or “fatty liver disease” to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. More.
Officials call for release of Sept. 11 records
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants to know when New York State officials knew about the toxins at Ground Zero in 2001. He sent a letter to Governor Hochul’s Office requesting a review of state records from twenty-five years ago. More.
Albany asked to join search for info on NYC Ground Zero 9/11 toxins
Albany should join the ongoing search for elusive documents about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11, said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who has asked Gov. Hochul and the leaders of both houses to “direct an investigation into what the State of New York knew about the dangers.” More.
Bipartisan concern grows as 9/11 health program delays stretch past a year
A year after staffing cuts, leadership disruptions and communication restrictions slowed the World Trade Center Health Program, decisions on whether to add new conditions remain unresolved, with no clear timeline, advocates told ABC News. More.