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Senate Leader Pledges Vote on VCF Renewal
A delegation of 9/11 first-responders June 25 convinced Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to commit to bring the renewal of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to a vote before Congress’s August recess, according to two people who were present.
A hero’s dying wish: Mitch McConnell must bring the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill to a Senate vote
In the ornate suite of offices of the Senate Republican leader overlooking the National Mall, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday received a delegation of World Trade Center first responders advocating for a renewal…
Lawmakers mourns loss of 9/11 responder Luis Alvarez
The death of 9/11 first responder and advocate Luis Alvarez on Saturday appeared to send the federal government a strong message.
9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez dies weeks after testifying to Congress over victims fund
Luis Alvarez, a 9/11 first responder who recently testified before Congress about his 9/11-related medical issues, has died, his family confirmed Saturday morning.
NYPD Detective Who Testified For More 9/11 Compensation Dies After Battling Cancer
Luis Alvarez, a former New York City police detective who became a leading champion for extending health benefits to Sept. 11 first responders, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer…
Luis Alvarez, Champion of 9/11 Responders, Dies at 53
Luis G. Alvarez, a former New York City detective who pleaded with Congress this month to extend health benefits to police officers, firefighters and other emergency workers who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, died on Saturday…
Retired NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez dies after heroic battle with 9/11 related cancer
Retired NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez, who gave what remained of his life and even his badge to the cause of ailing 9/11 first responders, lost his fight against cancer linked to the 2001 terror attacks, his family announced Saturday.
Conducting a study to assess the long-term impacts of injury after 9/11: participation, recall, and description
The World Trade Center (WTC) attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11) resulted in over 2700 fatalities and thousands injured.
The Story Behind the 9/11 Memorial Glade Design
The 9/11 Memorial Glade, which opened on May 30, is a new addition to the evolving 9/11 Memorial.
Sen. Young co-sponsors bill to reauthorize 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Indiana US Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) will co-sponsor the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (S. 546).