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NY Democrats demand RFK Jr. restore cuts to 9/11 survivor program


Published on 2025-02-18 12:41:11 - MSN
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  • New York Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote a Monday letter to newly minted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging him to reverse recent cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that impact a program for 9/11 first responders.

The article from MSN discusses New York Democrats' reaction to proposed cuts by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the World Trade Center Health Program, which supports survivors of the 9/11 attacks. Kennedy, a Democratic presidential candidate, suggested reducing the program's funding to address what he perceives as excessive spending on health care for undocumented immigrants. This proposal has met with strong opposition from New York's Democratic representatives, including Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Pat Ryan, who argue that cutting this vital program is unacceptable. They emphasize the moral obligation to support 9/11 first responders and survivors, highlighting the program's importance in providing necessary medical care for conditions linked to the toxic dust exposure from the attacks. The controversy underscores a broader debate on federal spending priorities and the treatment of 9/11 health issues.

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