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Staff cuts to World Trade Center Health Program bring anger, frustration, anxiety

Tom Wilson, a retired NYPD sergeant from Bellport, said he has watched with anger and frustration as the Trump administration has made deep staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program he credits with saving his life. More.

World Trade Center Health program cuts a deep concern, Schumer and Gillibrand say

New York Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer joined advocates and labor leaders on Sunday to condemn the Trump administration’s layoffs at a health program that treats 9/11 survivors, saying the move could threaten care for first responders. More.

World Trade Center Health program cuts a deep concern, Schumer and Gillibrand say

New York Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer joined advocates and labor leaders on Sunday to condemn the Trump administration’s layoffs at a health program that treats 9/11 survivors, saying the move could threaten care for first responders. More.

RFK Jr.’s HHS cuts include a slap in the face to 9/11 heroes

The Trump administration recently fired the head of the World Trade Center Health Program, and dismissed two-thirds of the entire staff at the program’s parent agency, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). More.

RFK Jr.’s HHS cuts include a slap in the face to 9/11 heroes

The Trump administration recently fired the head of the World Trade Center Health Program, and dismissed two-thirds of the entire staff at the program’s parent agency, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). More.

Five 9/11-Related Illnesses Exposure Zone Victims Still Battle With

The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was devastating, not just for those who lost loved ones but also for the thousands who were exposed to toxic dust and debris. Many first responders, residents, and workers in the area are still dealing with serious health issues decades later. More.

Five 9/11-Related Illnesses Exposure Zone Victims Still Battle With

The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was devastating, not just for those who lost loved ones but also for the thousands who were exposed to toxic dust and debris. Many first responders, residents, and workers in the area are still dealing with serious health issues decades later. More.

Administrator of 9/11 health program reinstated, representative says

Following outrage from advocates and members of Congress and widespread news coverage, the Trump administration has reportedly reinstated Dr. John Howard as head of a federal health program for 9/11 first responders days after he was fired. More.