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NY Democrats demand RFK Jr. restore cuts to 9/11 survivor program

  • Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand demanded Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reverse a 20% staffing cut to the World Trade Center Health Program, stating it jeopardizes healthcare for 9/11-related conditions such as respiratory ailments and cancers.
  • John Feal, a 9/11 responder, criticized the cuts as inhumane and emphasized that the program is vital for 137,000 people suffering from severe health issues.
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James called the staffing cuts reckless and cruel, stressing that many responders face lifelong health impacts from their heroic actions on 9/11.
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Trump administration cuts to CDC will affect 9/11 responders, critics say

The cuts will reduce the World Trade Center Health Program supervising staff.

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NY1 broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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