alifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the looming budget shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
Attorney General James and 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a lifeline for more than 135,000 first responders, survivors, and families impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. More.
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.