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9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart now in hospice: ‘I’m resting and I’m at peace’
The 9/11 first responder whose moving testimony before a House subcommittee last week said he is now in hospice care.
Retired NYPD detective who testified to Congress about extending 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund now in hospice care
A cancer-stricken retired NYPD detective who implored Congress to extend a federal fund for those sickened at Ground Zero has landed in hospice care.
Lessons in Post-Disaster Self-Care From 9/11 Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
The objective of this study was to explore preferred self-care practices among paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who responded to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack (9/11) in New York City (New York USA).
Local retired police officers, survivors looking for 9/11 related compensation for their families
Local retired police officers, who responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, are asking for help for their families’ future.
Cuomo blasts McConnell: His priorities are bent out of shape
CNN’s Chris Cuomo chastises Congress and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for playing politics over funding healthcare for 9/11 first responders, saying they have repeatedly needed to be shamed into doing the right thing.
It shouldn’t take Jon Stewart to rescue 9/11 first responders
50,000 survivors have been diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses.
Rick Scott Backs Permanent Authorization of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., announced he was cosponsoring U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s, D-NY, bill funding the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund to help 9/11 survivors and first responders who have experienced health issues after the terrorist attack.
Rick Scott becomes latest senator to support 9/11 victim fund
Sen. Rick Scott, the former Florida governor, is the latest lawmaker to co-sponsor the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill, The Post has learned.
Stewart dares McConnell to meet 9/11 first responders
Jon Stewart fired back at Sen. Mitch McConnell Monday, explaining why he’s so “bent out of shape” over securing health care for 9/11 responders — and challenging the Senate majority leader to meet with the ailing heroes on Tuesday.
Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and sleep in the daily lives of World Trade Center responders
Sleep disturbances are common in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can have major impacts on workplace performance and functioning.