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Clinton urges renewal of 9/11 compensation act
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Congress on Tuesday to reauthorize federal legislation that compensates first responders who got sick working at ground zero in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, saying thousands still need help.
Stricken First Responders Tout 9/11 Clinic, Zadroga Act
On Feb. 14, 2013, John Licato’s life flashed before his eyes; the eyes that this retired city police officer thought had witnessed it all…
Stony Brook researchers study PTSD-respiratory disease link from 9/11
Responders to the World Trade Center attacks who have post-traumatic stress disorder are twice as likely to develop respiratory diseases compared with those without PTSD, according to a study of thousands of responders.
PTSD and Respiratory Illness Long-Term Problem Among 9/11 Responders
A team of researchers has found that even years after the attack, most of the 9/11 World Trade Centre responders continue to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and respiratory illness.
Some with cancer must register by Oct. 12
With a key deadline on Oct. 12 for some union workers and responders to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, survivors and responders are beginning to receive payments ranging from $10,000 to $4 million.
Learn About the World Trade Center Health Program
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program was created to help those whose health has been directly impacted by the September 11th terrorists attacks that took place in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, PA.
Statement by President Richard Trumka on the anniversary of September 11th
Today we mark the 13th anniversary of September 11th. As we honor the memories of the lives that were lost that day, we should also remember the thousands of people who are still suffering.
Never Forget: Reauthorize 9/11 responders’ care
On the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., are inscribed 20,267 names — and is one of the few memorials that names are added to each year.
September 11 Toxic Dust: Deciphering My Pocketful Of Terror
A few weeks ago, just before I went on vacation with my family, I went to my basement and retrieved a legal-sized white envelope and an old computer tote bag.
Doctor: 9/11 Responders’ Illnesses Becoming Worse
On September 11, 2001 thousands of firefighters, police officers, and volunteers rushed to the World Trade Center to help dig through the rubble for survivors and find remains of those who died.