Posts tagged 9/11 responders
Holdout Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw — who once snubbed 9/11 survivor — signs on to Victim Compensation Fund renewal

“Using 9/11 to bash Omar when Crenshaw wasn’t backing the 9/11 bill — while she was — rubbed some responders the wrong way. They called him out on Twitter, including one who had gotten the brush off from the Texan in the hallways of Capitol Hill…”

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New 9/11 Memorial Glade opens Thursday; honors those sickened by Ground Zero toxins
A Message From 9/11 Remembered

A message from the 9/11 Remembered Team…

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9/11 Memorial Will Host Memorial Glade Dedication and May 30th Commemoration Ceremonies

“On May 30, 2019, a permanent and historic modification to the 9/11 Memorial will be formally dedicated…”

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This post-9/11 musical is coming to Melbourne at the perfect time

“Every time there’s a tragedy like the one that occurred last week in Christchurch – when a large loss of life reverberates loudly around the world – stories of humans responding to extreme circumstances flow thick and fast. Some are horrifying, but we all know that there are others that are affirming. To look for acts of kindness and generosity is about the best many of us can do in times of crisis.

One of those affirming stories unfolded in Gander, Newfoundland in the days after the September 11 attacks…”

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Reed wants vote for trade agreement, 9/11 victims

“Reed and the Problem Solvers’ Caucus that he Co-Chairs with N.J. Rep. Josh Gotheimer met last week with US Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer on the issue. In a joint statement with other caucus members, Reed said, “It’s time to go on record as to where we stand in regards to approving the agreement. I think we’re in a position to get Mexico and Canada to a position where they need to be, operating under a modernized agreement that allows manufacturers and farmers access to their marketplace in a fair and level exchange…”

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Heart risk factors may predict lung damage in 9-11 responders

“(Reuters Health) - For firefighters who worked at "Ground Zero" around September 11, 2001, a group of heart-disease risk factors also predicted who was likely to develop World Trade Center-related lung injury years later, researchers say…”

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Survivor Tree Buds at First Signs of Spring

The Survivor Tree on the 9/11 Memorial plaza is showing signs of the beginning of spring. Every year, the tree is the first to bud, ushering in a new season marked by renewal and growth…

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