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CDC reinstates workers who screen coal miners for black lung disease
The Trump administration temporarily rehired as many as 40 employees who screen coal miners for the deadly and incurable disease.
9/11 heroes demand Congress save WTC Health Program from federal cuts
First responders, survivors, and advocates from the 9/11 community are urging Congress to protect funding to the World Trade Center Health Program.
NIOSH firefighter programs to be temporarily restored following ‘misinterpreted executive order’
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced Tuesday that some NIOSH programs focused on firefighter health and safety will be restored following a “misinterpreted executive order” that resulted in dozens of layoffs.
9/11 first responders visit Sen. Ron Johnson’s office after he embraces debunked conspiracy theory
The conspiracy theory has long been debunked by experts.
U.S. federal cuts reduce firefighter health programs and wildfire mitigation efforts
Politico and ProPublica reported that federal workforce cuts have impacted firefighter health and wildfire safety programs across the United States.
Ron Johnson’s warped 9/11 history: Crazy conspiracy theories should not be part of Senate hearing
We take this particular set of lies a bit personally.
Disparities in Utilization of the World Trade Center Health Program Among World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers and Volunteers
The 11 September 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) rescue and recovery workers included first responders, volunteers, and other workers. Volunteers were often more vulnerable than first responders to adverse health outcomes resulting from the exposure.
Health program for 9/11 illnesses faces uncertain future after federal staffing cuts
The Trump administration fired and rehired program staffers, only to terminate them again last month, lawyers and advocates said.
‘A gut punch’: Trump admin cuts wipe out firefighter health and safety programs
People in and out of government told POLITICO that they fear the cuts will lead to major backsliding on understanding firefighters’ health risks.
Wisconsin senator wants 9/11 probe, cites conspiracy theories. NY leaders react
Advocates for 9/11 health programs blasted U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s call for yet another congressional probe into the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.