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Senate Passes Bill to Fund 9/11 September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

HeadlineJul 24, 2019

The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Tuesday to permanently fund the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, which provides healthcare for first responders to the 9/11 terror attack. First responders have been lobbying for its passage over recent months as the current legislation was set to expire next year. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.

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