On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked in an act of war. We suffered almost 3,000 casualties. Many of us knew that the grim count would grow with time. Approximately 400,000 people were exposed to the toxic air around Ground Zero. This exposure inevitably meant illnesses — and more death. More.
Congress must keep the promise America made to the ailing heroes of 9/11
US military appeals court says plea deals related to 9/11 attacks may proceed
A U.S. military appeals court has ruled that plea deals related to the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two accomplices can proceed after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had earlier moved to invalidate the agreements. More.
Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals, report says
A military appeals court has ruled against Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's efforts to throw out the plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants charged in the 9/11 attacks, according to a media report. More.
Pentagon’s 9/11 plea deals can proceed, appeals court rules
The U.S. government’s controversial plea deals with three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 terrorist attacks may proceed, a Defense Department appeals court has ruled, after the Biden administration sought to thwart an agreement that would spare the lives of those who have admitted guilt in the deadliest crime perpetrated on American soil. More.
Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill
James Brosi, the president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association in New York, traveled to Washington last week to personally thank Speaker Mike Johnson for including long-term funding to help people with the lingering health effects from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as part of a bipartisan spending deal. More.
NYC firefighter unions demand Congress fully fund 9/11 health care, and ‘never forget’ sacrifices of those who worked during recovery
New York’s firefighters unions are calling out federal lawmakers, demanding that they heed their promise to “never forget” the sacrifices incurred during the 9/11 terror attacks and the subsequent health-related issues. More.
Pennsylvania woman fighting for benefits after 9/11 victims fund claim denied
A woman who lives in Ambridge who was working in the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11 has been denied compensation by a fund set up to help the families of victims and survivors. More.
NYC firefighter unions blast House decision to strip funding for 9/11 health care program
The city’s firefighter unions slammed Sunday a decision by lawmakers two days earlier to strip vital health care funds for 9/11 first responders from the federal budget after Elon Musk and Donald Trump nuked a stopgap spending plan, threatening a government shutdown. More.