The Trump administration’s Department of Efficiency (or Doji) canceled a $275,000 contract for cancer research related to 9/11.
The contract is used for data processing to compare the cancer incidence among firefighters exposed to World Trade Center toxins with firefighters not exposed in other cities.
FDNY confirmed that researchers engaged in occupational firefighter health research received notice of termination of the CDC contract last week.
“The tragedy of all Americans who swear they will never forget”
“The World Trade Center Health Program has been the lifeline of sick 9/11 responders who have selflessly given a lot. Cutting down its grant funding will limit our ability to prove that the new conditions are related to WTC and should be added to the list Covered conditions.
John Feal, who worked on the ground a few days after the attack, advocated for 9/11 victims, survivors and their families.
“This study is crucial to the 9/11 community because it is this study that allows us to move forward as the bill goes. “More people are getting sick, more and more people are coming up with it New disease. ”
Michael Barasche represents nearly 40,000 emergency responders and civilians suffering from the 9/11 disease.
“In 2013, no cancer was associated with the World Trade Center toxins. Today, there are 69 types of cancers. Why? We know this is researched.”
Gov. Kathy Hochul also fired a gun to social media posts.
“'Never Forget' is not a slogan, but a commitment to our firefighters, police and all the first responders who were in danger on 9/11. We will fight like hell and stop Elon Musk and His relatives broke that promise,” the governor wrote.
“This employee is understaffed”
This comes after 20% of the World Trade Center health program ended last week. Advocates say this will affect first responders with people living and working in Manhattan under 9/11 and make it harder for them to get certified for 9/11 related diseases.
“The World Trade Center Health Program is the lifeline of more than 137,000 people in the program. The staff is understaffed,” Phil said.
FDNY officials said they were told the contract was identified as non-essential because the contract's output did not require statutory requirements.
CBS News New York stretched out the White House to comment, but there was no response.
Jennifer Bisram
