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World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say

There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. And it has happened amid an ongoing struggle for more first responder funding. More.

World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say

There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. And it has happened amid an ongoing struggle for more first responder funding. More.

N.Y. lawmakers spearhead bill to make funding for WTC Health Program permanent

Democrats and Republicans alike — introduced legislation Thursday to make funding for the World Trade Center Health Program permanent. “It’s absolutely insane that we're still here fighting for what heroes deserve,” Nassau County Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, one of those advocating for the bill, said. More.

N.Y. lawmakers spearhead bill to make funding for WTC Health Program permanent

Democrats and Republicans alike — introduced legislation Thursday to make funding for the World Trade Center Health Program permanent. “It’s absolutely insane that we're still here fighting for what heroes deserve,” Nassau County Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, one of those advocating for the bill, said. More.

Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial

Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.” More.

Free care for heart, autoimmune problems after 9/11 toxin exposure? A decision is coming

Thousands of people with certain autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions due to exposure to toxins after the 9/11 attacks could qualify for free health care if federal officials approve requests to expand coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program. Medical experts petitioning for the changes also said such approvals could help, in particular, with struggles to afford steep prescription medication costs. More.

Free care for heart, autoimmune problems after 9/11 toxin exposure? A decision is coming

Thousands of people with certain autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions due to exposure to toxins after the 9/11 attacks could qualify for free health care if federal officials approve requests to expand coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program. Medical experts petitioning for the changes also said such approvals could help, in particular, with struggles to afford steep prescription medication costs. More.

The 9/11 Notice Act Seeks to Inform the Forgotten Victims about Federal Support

When the four airplanes hijacked by Al Qaeda’s terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in rural Pennsylvania on the morning of September 11, 2001, the world changed. While geopolitical developments affect the lives of millions indirectly, 9/11 changed the lives of hundreds of thousands drastically. More.