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State lawmakers want unlimited sick leave for city workers with 9/11 illnesses despite de Blasio
New York State legislators want to give unlimited sick leave to city employees with illnesses linked to Ground Zero, taking the power away from Mayor de Blasio, who is doling out the much-needed help on a piecemeal basis…
New York congressmembers and FDNY make announcement on 9/11 victim’s fund
New York Congressional delegation, including Jerry Nadler, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with representatives of the FDNY Firefighters association will give a “major” announcement about the 9/11 victim compensation fund Sunday.
Rep. King: ‘Absolutely essential’ that victims’ fund for 9/11 toxins is passed
Congressional leaders and FDNY firefighters gathered for a rally in Manhattan Sunday to help first responders who are dealing with 9/11-related illnesses and cancers.
Officials urge passage of 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund extension: ‘Time for America to respond to the call’
Their heroism on 9/11 should not be forgotten.
‘You said ‘never forget,’ and 20 years later, it feels like it’s being forgotten.’ | 9/11 first responders call on Congress to act
Many are still suffering from serious illnesses nearly 18 years after the 9/11 attacks.
9/11 health claims should be fully funded, first responders and politicians say
Firefighters and congressional representatives rallied at Ground Zero on Sunday in support of legislation to fully fund health claims.
Congress Says It Is Working Hard To Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Indefinitely
Lawmakers On Both Sides Of The Aisle Say It’s Time For Those Suffering To Have The Help They Need For As Long As They Need It
AOC rallies for 9/11 compensation fund, Congress expected to back bill
The 9/11 victims compensation fund is expected to get crucial funding to help extend it for years when it finally hits Congress next week, it was announced at a Ground Zero rally on Sunday.
9/11 Memorial Glade: A monument to responders, survivors who paid for the attacks with their health
When the twin towers crumbled on Sept. 11, 2001, emergency personnel swarmed Ground Zero.
N.J. first responders who volunteered at Ground Zero could get accidental disability pensions
Bill Ricci wasn’t on duty when he and 87 other firefighters from the Clifton Fire Department took buses to and from Ground Zero to assist with rescue and recovery efforts in the days and weeks after 9/11…