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Statement from 911 Health Watch on “Notice of Inquiry“ Regarding the Potential of Cuts to Compensation for those Injured by 9/11 Due to Lack of Funding
911 Health Watch wants to thank the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), Rupa Bhattacharyya, the Department of Justice and Attorney General Sessions for today’s publication in the Federal Register of the VCF’s “Notice of Inquiry” regarding the potential shortfall of funds for the VCF and asking for comment on possible responses to […]
NJ Firefighters Back Lance
Congressman Leonard Lance has been endorsed by the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, IAFF, AFL-CIO for his record of delivering…
Rep. Susan Brooks: Bill would boost public health preparedness
Seventeen years ago, on 9/11, nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives as a result of three unforgettable terrorist attacks on American soil.
Retired NYPD investigator urges 9/11 responders to sign up for health program – Glens Falls, New York
Dennis Murphy never smoked a day in his life, but he has cancer of the tongue, throat and neck.
FBI Agent battles Lymphoma 17 years after September 11th with the help of the Sentara Cancer Network
“I’ve seen a lot of pretty bad situations. I’ve worked explosive cases all around the world: the Embassy bombing in Africa, the Unabomber case…
Ailing Court Officer Gets 9/11-Related Sick Time
A Court Officer who was diagnosed with World Trade Center-related breast cancer but denied unlimited sick time she was entitled to under state law…
‘Cancer has no deadline’: Advocates for 9/11 fallout victims blast 2020 deadline for compensation fund
The looming Dec. 18, 2020 deadline to file claims with the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund ignores the fact that people will continue dying…
Cancer study looks at New York’s volunteer firefighters, but needs local participants
It’s pretty much accepted volunteer firefighters are exposed to carcinogens more than other people.
Doing Right by Sick 9/11 Workers
Efforts to give paid sick leave to government workers who have had 9/11-related illnesses are incomplete.
NJ Police Benevolent Association Endorses Rep. Chris Smith
“And, most importantly, you have demonstrated respect for the officers who protect us when they come under attack,” said the PBA president.