Editorial Support – 2024
Below are links to editorials in support of injured and ill 9/11 responders, survivors and their families getting the help they need and deserve.
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December 26, 2024 — Newsday — Clock ticking on 9/11 health program
It’s another disappointment, another tragedy for heroes who are now seriously ill, or at risk of becoming sick from breathing in the toxic fumes after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
December 22, 2024 — NY Daily News — WTC ailing ignored again: Congress fails the Ground Zero sick
The fault lies with Elon Musk, who, in his rash meddling, blew up an agreed bipartisan plan to provide permanent comprehensive medical care to the sickened heroes and victims of 9/11.
September 16, 2024 — NY Daily News — Missing in action for the WTC ill: Members of Congress must get on board
There is a shameful absence of far too many federal legislators who should be supporting full funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.
September 11, 2024 — Crain’s New York — Editorial: New York’s spirit is evident in continuing investigation of 9/11 impacts
It’s admirable that New York’s research community continues to dig into the lasting effects of that terrible day, especially as many of those affected are alive and can benefit from these discoveries.
September 11, 2024 — NY Daily News — The WTC aftermath continues: Congress must fully fund the WTC Health Program
Five years after Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda destroyed the World Trade Center and killed thousands on 9/11, in 2006, this column took up the cause of the resulting health disaster.
September 10, 2024 — Newsday — It’s past time for Congress to fully fund the 9/11 health program
The cloud of toxic ash and dust that filled the air lifted long ago, but families across the region continue to feel its tragic effects.
July 29, 2024 — NY Daily News — Fund the WTC Health Program: Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson need to get the House to pass the bill this year
The bill is needed to pump $2.9 billion into the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides medical care for the responders and survivors of 9/11.
July 7, 2024 — Newsday — New dementia study shows why 9/11 health program must be fully funded
The study showed that 228 of 5,000 first responders studied developed dementia. Experts would expect the diagnosis in only five of 5,000 similarly aged people in the general population.
January 2, 2024 — Newsday — Congress should make funding for the 9/11 health program permanent
Federal officials are still filling the World Trade Center Health Program’s budget holes piecemeal.