A group of congressional Republicans from New York has publicly challenged President Trump's recent cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, which supports emergency workers affected by toxins from the 9/11 attacks. The lawmakers, including prominent figures like Andrew R. Garbarino, expressed concern over the reduced funding and staff layoffs, urging Trump to reconsider the measures. Their resistance echoed the sentiments of Democratic leaders and advocates, illustrating a growing bipartisan outrage over the treatment of 9/11 responders amid budget reforms pushed by the administration.
In a rare pushback against President Donald J. Trump, a coalition of congressional Republicans from New York rebuked the President for cuts to a federal aid program for 9/11 first responders.
The Republican representatives emphasized the need to reverse the cuts, highlighting their concern for the health and support of emergency workers impacted by the 9/11 attacks.
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