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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.

NJ lawmakers move to guarantee health care access for 9/11, Ground Zero survivors

A new bill would ensure that all New Jersey public safety workers who spent time at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks will remain able to get needed health care. 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.

Rep. Malliotakis announces new health-care funding for 9/11 first responders, survivors

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis recently announced millions in new health-care funding for 9/11 first responders and survivors. The congresswoman made the announcement in front of FDNY’s Rescue 5/Engine 160 firehouse in Concord on Friday as she stood among dozens of first responders. More.

More 9/11 first responders, victims to receive care

More 9/11 first responders and victims will receive the medical treatment and monitoring they need, thanks to an expansion of the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

Defense policy bill expands coverage for 9/11 survivors’ health program

More than two decades after the September 11th terror attacks, health coverage is expanding for people who were sickened by the toxins, including civilians. More.

Funding for 9/11 health care included in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act

Among the items that were included in the final version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week was $676 million in funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), providing millions in coverage support for responders to the 9/11 aftermath. More.

New York Passes 9/11 Notice Act

On September 11, 2023, on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul officially signed the 9/11 Notice Act into law. The act, which received a unanimous vote in the state assembly and senate, amends the General Business Law. More.