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Changing Rules to Cover NJ First Responders Who Volunteered on 9/11
Many weren’t acting in the line of duty, but volunteer first responders at the World Trade Center site are now seriously ill and ‘accidental disability’ would ensure their health coverage.
Politicians and unions rally for reauthorization of the 9/11 fund
In the days and weeks following September 11, 2001, an estimated 400,000 people were in lower Manhattan breathing in the deadly dust and debris.
Officials demand permanent funding for 9/11 victims compensation to stem ‘escalating crisis’
Without permanent funding, more than 90,000 9/11 first responders and survivors across the country will be left without financial assistance, according to officials.
Some NJ firefighters who volunteered in days following 9/11 are not getting pensions
There’s a small group of North Jersey firefighters who volunteered in Lower Manhattan in the days that follow 9/11 who are starting to get sick — and forced to retire early.
Push for VCF Extension Moves Slowly Forward
Even as relations between the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and President Trump continue to deteriorate, advocates for re-authorizing the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund report that they are making bipartisan progress…
Holdout Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw — who once snubbed 9/11 survivor — signs on to Victim Compensation Fund renewal
The Texas Congressman who sparred with 9/11 responders over his lack of support for a bill to help survivors and victims of the 2001 attacks is signing on to the legislation.
Genetic Variants Associated with FDNY WTC-Related Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology.
Firefighter who was sickened at Ground Zero after 9/11 can keep Clifton job — for a few weeks
Clifton Fire Lt. William Ricci, a decorated firefighter and former Ground Zero volunteer, says he didn’t want much: just a few more weeks of pay before he was forced to retire.
Rep. Max Rose secures support for 9/11 victims’ fund, guarantees House vote
A bill ensuring that all victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks — including first responders with 9/11-related illness — receive compensation in the form of federal funds is one step closer to becoming law.
Holdout Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw — who once snubbed 9/11 survivor — signs on to Victim Compensation Fund renewal
The Texas Congressman who sparred with 9/11 responders over his lack of support for a bill to help survivors and victims of the 2001 attacks is signing on to the legislation.