FDNY Health Funding Cut: 9/11 Responders Left Out of Spending Bill
The omission of funding for the World Trade Center Health Program in a recent stopgap spending bill has angered 9/11 first responders and their unions. The bill, intended to avoid a government shutdown, failed to extend funding beyond 2027, despite prior expectations of full funding through 2040. Union representatives expressed outrage at the lack of long-term commitment to care for the thousands suffering from 9/11-related illnesses, emphasizing the ongoing need for treatment and financial security. While some lawmakers have pledged to reinstate the funding, the exclusion underscores a failure to fulfill promises made to these individuals.
John Q. Hosedrinker