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Alabama Republican: Jon Stewart was ‘just showboating’ on 9/11 responders
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., accused Jon Stewart of “showboating” during a recent congressional hearing to reauthorize a fund that covers the medical bills of 9/11 responders.
9/11 first responders fighting for victims
Former U.S. Marine and New York City police detective Luis Alvarez says there is nothing else doctors can do to fight his cancer.
Meet the Politician Who Wears a Firefighter’s Jacket Everywhere to Push for More Money for 9/11 First Responders
“This jacket speaks louder and more eloquently than any speech that can be given on the floor”
Lawmakers pass bill providing unlimited sick leave for city workers with 9/11 illnesses in spite of de Blasio pushback
City workers with illnesses linked to Sept.11 could soon see their right to unlimited sick leave enshrined into law.
Lou Alvarez Vows To Fight For 9/11 Responders Until His Final Breath
A retired NYPD detective, who testified during an emotional Capitol Hill hearing about reauthorizing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund last week, is refusing to give up the fight even though his health has taken a turn for the worse.
The 9/11 victim compensation bill special interests aren’t interested in
He isn’t a registered lobbyist, but comedian Jon Stewart may have already made a bigger impact this year than most influencers in Washington.
The battle over extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, explained
This isn’t the first time Jon Stewart has had to speak up for funding for 9/11 first responders.
Scutari, Lagana Bill to Aid 9/11 First Responders Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari and Senator Joseph Lagana, which would provide accidental disability retirement allowance for a permanent or total disability for 9/11 first responders, passed the Senate today.
Prostate Cancer in World Trade Center Responders Demonstrates Evidence of an Inflammatory Cascade
An excess incidence of prostate cancer has been identified among World Trade Center (WTC) responders.
Former NYPD cop in hospice; testified to Congress at 9/11 victim fund hearing
A retired NYPD detective who joined comedian/activist Jon Stewart last week to plead with Congress to extend the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund, is now in the care of a Rockville Centre hospice.