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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.

9/11 responders are facing life-threatening delays in cancer treatment after Trump slashed health care funding

On 9/11, first responders rushed to help. Unfortunately, their own lives were being put in jeopardy as they breathed in asbestos, benzene and other toxic dust at Ground Zero, increasing their cancer risk. 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.

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.

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.

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.