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Retired NY State Trooper Dies of 9/11-Related Illness
A former New York state trooper died Saturday of an illness related to his Sept. 11 duties, state police said Saturday.
Biomarkers confirm higher incidence of thyroid cancer among World Trade Center responders
Method developed by Brazilian and US researchers distinguishes between malignant and benign tumors and rules out false positive results.
Executive Profile: Dr. Jacqueline Moline
Dr. Jacqueline Moline says it was a “tremendous relief” when the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund was signed into law so that the fund never run out of money.
Retired NYPD investigator reflects on 9/11 compensation fund signing
Over the past several months, in between chemotherapy appointments, Dennis Murphy would call senators and congressional representatives and drive to Washington and knock on their doors…
New Wave Of 9/11 Illnesses Emerging
The signing of the bill renewing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund means financial support for those stricken with World Trade Center-related illnesses, and there are more of these patients every day.
Former NYPD cop with World Trade Center Cough emerges from surgery
A former NYPD cop who moved to Castaic with celebrity status for the rough-and-tumble crime-fighting legacy he left behind, emerged Monday from surgery meant to correct the ill effects of exposure to 9/11’s aftermath.
Not A Single Democrat Attended The 9/11 Bill Signing. Now They Claim They Weren’t Invited
Not a single Democratic member of Congress attended Monday’s ceremonial bill signing for 9/11 victim relief legislation, according to a senior White House official, and some lawmakers claim it’s because they were never invited.
National compassion for 9/11 first responders
Each claim represents a story, a family and a reverberation from the attacks.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim He ‘Spent a Lot of Time’ With 9/11 Responders
The president repeated claims about his presence at ground zero during the signing ceremony for legislation to ensure health care funding for emergency workers who rushed to help.
Help for the heroes: President Trump finishes the job for 9/11 heroes and victims
It is done: At 10:25 Monday morning in the Rose Garden, President Trump signed the bill, then handed the thick felt pen to tireless 9/11 advocate John Feal.