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NCPD’s 9/11 first responders urged to register for help
Nassau County Police Officer Kenneth Murray of Sayville spent weeks at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, unwittingly inhaling the toxins that have taken the lives of colleagues.
Don’t make 9/11 victims beg for more help with health problems
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate should permanently authorize the compensation fund
Mitch McConnell finally pledges to put 9/11 victim benefits bill to a vote after meeting with first responders
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally caved to years of pressure and told a group of 9/11 heroes Tuesday that he will allow a vote on a bill that would permanently bankroll federal benefits…
9/11 first responders say McConnell committed to holding vote
9/11 first responders met Tuesday with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington, who they say committed to holding a vote on fully funding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
9/11 responders speak to reporters after meeting with Mitch McConnell
First responders hold press conference following meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
McConnell tells first responders that the Senate is working to renew 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund by August
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told a group of first responders Tuesday that the chamber is working to pass a renewal of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund by August…
Maloney, Nadler, King Statement on Leader McConnell’s Promise to Hold Vote on Bill to Fully Fund & Extend 9/11 Fund
This is, quite simply, the right thing to do.
Public employees may soon be eligible to receive 9/11 retirement benefits
Public employees in New York suffering from 9/11-related illnesses may soon be eligible to receive disability retirement benefits.
9/11 Dust Linked to Prostate Cancer in First Responders
A possible link between World Trade Center dust and prostate cancer in first responders has been found by researchers.
Max Rose to hold town hall on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund
Rep. Max Rose (D-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) will hold a town hall next week to update Staten Islanders about efforts to fully fund and permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) and it will include representatives from the VCF…