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White House restores 9/11 health program funding after uproar

The White House restored funding for the World Trade Center Health Program after an outcry from lawmakers and community members.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the Trump-DOGE approach, stating it endangered 9/11 cancer research and funding.
Congressperson Nicole Malliotakis confirmed via social media that staffing cuts at the World Trade Center Health Program would not proceed.
U.S. Representative Mike Lawler and other Republicans expressed commitment to ensuring sufficient resources for the World Trade Center Health Program.

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The Hill

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.

17 hours ago·Washington, United States

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NY Daily News

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.

18 hours ago·New York, United States

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Financial Post

DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

18 hours ago·Canada

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Bloomberg

DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

19 hours ago·United States

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NY1

White House reverses DOGE cuts to 9/11 health program, grants

The about-face Friday follows a bipartisan outcry from New York elected officials and 9/11 community advocates.

23 hours ago·New York, United States

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Lohud

Trump restores 9/11 research funding cut by DOGE. Will WTC health program jobs be next?

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.

1 day ago·New York, United States

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