9/11 health funding and jobs restored amid outrage over Elon Musk cuts
Funding for 9/11 health research was restored and around 20% of the program’s workforce will be rehired after they were abruptly fired earlier in the week.
White House restores 9/11 health program funding after uproar
The White House restored funding for the 9/11 first responder survivors’ health program after an uproar from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ensued following the Department of
Trump, CDC fully restores 9/11 health program cuts from DOGE axe
Cuts announced last week by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were restored Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21.
CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE's cancellation, officials say
The CDC has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say.
Funds restored for 9/11-related cancer research, officials say
The White House appears to be backtracking on a plan that would have cut funding for 9/11-related cancer research.
Trump restores 9/11 health research funding cut by DOGE. But what about jobs?
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on X said research and jobs were restored. Others in Congress say they are still working on restoring WTC Health Program jobs.
9/11 cancer research funding saved from DOGE 'chopping block' after bipartisan outcry
The mass layoffs of federal government workers being pushed by the Trump Administration with the help of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are drawing vehement criticism not only from Democrats,
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Trump Admin Backpedals on 9/11 Health Program Cuts Amidst NY Leaders' Outcry
Trump administration reverses cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program after backlash, ensuring continued support and ...
New York Republicans scold Trump for CDC cuts that affect 9/11 responders
Critics say the Trump administrations cuts to CDC staff will negatively affect a health fund for 9/11 first responders.
NY Republicans push back against 9/11 fund cut
New York and New Jersey Republicans wrote a Wednesday letter to President Trump citing issues with probationary job cuts to ...
Elon Musk cuts to 9/11 health fund spark bipartisan outrage
Republican House lawmakers from the New York metro area took the unusual step of breaking with their party leader Trump and ...
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Trump administration ceases 9/11 health program cuts after backlash, NY lawmakers say
The cuts to staffing and research funding for the World Trade Center Health Program have drawn fierce criticism from New York congressmembers.
DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors’ Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke
After 20 percent of the World Trade Center Health Program staff was terminated last week, Democratic lawmakers were outraged.
New York Democrats Urge RFK Jr. to Reverse Cuts to 9/11 Survivor Program
New York senators urged RFK Jr. to reverse CDC cuts citing concerns over the impact to a 9/11 survivor health program.
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Critics sound alarm, say Trump cuts putting health of 9/11 first responders at risk
Critics say the program that provides medical benefits to 9/11 first responders has seen a 20% reduction in staff.
9/11 health program cuts to cause 'life and death' delays, fired worker says
Up to 20% of staff at the WTC Health Program were impacted by cuts of probationary workers and buyouts, U.S. senators said in a letter.
Elon Musk takes chainsaw to government, while Congress feels the heat
The Pentagon has temporarily paused a plan that could have resulted in the layoffs of more than 50,000 civilian employees.