HHS reverses staffing cuts to crucial health care program used by 9/11 survivors
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed that the agency is addressing staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed that the agency is addressing staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program.
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29 stories · 65–69 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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HHS approved 37 additional hires for the World Trade Center Health Program, which had been operating with 84 staff, after New York senators raised concerns about staffing-related delays. The article says the program aims to reach 120 full-time workers and serves 9/11 first responders and survivors.
Senator who raised staffing concerns and was informed of the hiring approval
Gillibrand's version of this story ↗
Senator who joined Gillibrand in raising staffing concerns
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Republican Representative supporting funding
President who signed funding bill
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