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Sept. 11 survivors, pols urge feds to boost ‘insufficient’ health program’s funding: ‘It’s going to get even worse’

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Fews App Post Time 3h ago

Survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks and city councilmembers are urging Congress to approve more funding for a 9/11-related illness health program slated to run out of cash this decade. The World Trade Center Health Program has provided more than 140,000 survivors with cancer treatment, respiratory care and mental health support since 2011, officials said — but given “insufficient” funding, the initiative will begin turning away new applicants in 2027.

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