Archive of News (2010)
Settlement Plan Drafted for Sept. 11 Lawsuits
With a firm trial date looming for thousands of lawsuits brought by workers at ground zero against the city, lawyers for both sides are engaged in intensive talks aimed at settling some or all the cases.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand corners President Obama on 9/11 first responders – and is rewarded
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand scored a surprise concession on Wednesday from President Obama in the fight to do right for 9/11 heroes.
Wife of late 9/11 firefighter John McNamara ‘heartbroken’ over Obama’s lack of support for plan
Jennifer McNamara wants to honor her late husband’s dying wish and give the city firefighter’s badge to President Obama.
NY pols stunned to learn Obama administration opposes funding for 9/11 health bill
The Obama administration stunned New York’s delegation Thursday, dropping the bombshell news that it does not support funding the 9/11 health bill.
Obama Admin. Opposes 9/11 Health Funding
The Obama administration stunned New York’s delegation yesterday, dropping the bombshell news that it does not support funding the 9/11 health bill.
Rally: U.S. must pay post-9/11 doctor bills
Disgraceful. A tragedy. These were just some of the sentiments voiced Monday by community members who came to support 9/11 responders and their families seeking to pressure Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-N.J., to post a bill that would pay their medical bills.
9/11 Protest Hits Rep. Frank Pallone
Today, his friends brought their grief and anger to the Long Branch, N.J., office of one of the congressmen who has failed to move legislation that would permanently help other people who sacrificed at Ground Zero.
Kelly: Rescue workers rally at Ground Zero
They huddled in the winter shadows and the frigid air, this group of wounded veterans of Ground Zero, some of them leaning on canes or walkers, some breathing from oxygen tanks.
9/11 first responder health bill urged at Zadroga salute at Ground Zero
Dozens of first responders gathered at Ground Zero Tuesday to honor the first person to die of 9/11-related illness – and to push for the health care bill that bears his name