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Trump Administration Cuts Threaten 9/11 Health Program

4/2/2025

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Recent staff cuts by the Trump administration at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health threaten the vital World Trade Center Health Program. New York officials express deep concern that these layoffs will obstruct care for 9/11 responders, delaying crucial treatments for illnesses such as cancer and respiratory diseases, risking their health and well-being.

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Recent staff cuts by the Trump administration at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health threaten the vital World Trade Center Health Program. New York officials express deep concern that these layoffs will obstruct care for 9/11 responders, delaying crucial treatments for illnesses such as cancer and respiratory diseases, risking their health and well-being.