Washington, DC: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement marking 24 years since the 9/11 terror attacks:
“Today our nation remembers the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans, including 349 Nassau County residents, who were murdered in a heinous act of terror 24 years ago.
“In the years since, we have lost thousands more to fatal health conditions caused by the toxic aftermath of that day. Many Long Islanders who bravely rushed to the Towers that day are still paying the price with their health and their lives. It’s time for Congress to come together and pass a permanent funding fix to the World Trade Center Health Program that will ensure it is fully staffed and able to meet our 9/11 community’s needs.”
