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‘Never meant to triggered’: A rally for 9/11 health money as the debt ceiling deal comes due
At a press conference near the World Trade Center Monday, a handful of elected officials, union leaders and activists prepared for a “worst-cast scenario” in which Congress fails to reach a compromise to avoid across-the-board budget cuts that were part of last year’s compromise to raise the federal debt ceiling.
Advocates Protest Potential Congressional Cuts To Zadroga Health Coverage
Supporters of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act appeared by the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan on Monday to ask Congress to avoid cuts to the law’s health programs. The act provides health care funding and compensation for first responders and September 11th survivors.
Politicians, activists to rally against Zadroga cuts
Politicians and activists will rally in Lower Manhattan Monday to ask Congress to protect funding for health care for 9/11 first responders. They will call for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to be exempt from looming budget cuts.
9/11 Responders May Face Deep Cuts in Zadroga Funds
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said as much as $38 million could be slashed from the Zadroga Act that helps sick first responders next year if Congress does not reach a budget deal.
At WTC rally, protesters urge 9/11 funds protection
Activists and politicians rallied at the World Trade Center in Manhattan Monday, urging President Barack Obama and Congress to protect millions in funding for 9/11 first responders and other survivors from looming budget cuts.
NYC: 9/11 First Responders Fight Cuts to Zadroga Act
Lawmakers and 9/11 First Responders joined forces Monday to call for the James Zadroga Act to be exempt from any future budget cuts. A debt ceiling crisis deal made by congress last summer automatically cut over $1 trillion from military and domestic programs, including $38 million from the Zadroga Act. Advocates say the cuts would devastate first responders and their families who need help paying for 9/11-related illnesses. FiOS1’s Tamani Wooley reports.
Politicians Call for the Protection of Zadroga Act Funds from Federal Cuts
Federal funds that are supposed to help sick 9/11 first responders should not go toward filling government budget gaps instead, politicians said at a press conference on Monday. The $4.3 billion James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which went into effect last year, is in danger of losing $38 million if Congress does not reach a deficit-reduction deal by the end of the year, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer said.
First responders and officials gather at Ground Zero to fight cuts to funds for those sickened by 9/11
First responders and New York lawmakers gathered at Ground Zero on Monday in an emotional appeal to Congress to safeguard funds for heroes sickened by 9/11.
N.Y. Lawmakers Try to Save 9/11 Fund From Budget Ax
In an emotional example of Congress seeking to exempt a popular program from year-end budget cuts, New York lawmakers are pushing the Obama administration to preserve money for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Congressional Gridlock Could Leave 9/11 Responders Hurting Again
If Congress fails to reach a budget deal, automatic across the board cuts in January would slash $38 million from the Zadroga Act, which helps care for sick 9/11 responders.