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On September 10, 2007, on behalf of NAPO, Detective Thomas McHale of the Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department testified
on the health effects of the police, fire and emergency workers
who responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) on
September
11, 2001. Detective McHale addressed his own personal
experiences in responding to the WTC attacks and the resulting health
issues he has and continues to experience because of his rescue
and recovery efforts.
The field hearing, held by the House Oversight and Government
Reform Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and
Procurement at the Brooklyn Borough Hall Courtroom, was held as
part of the Committee’s oversight of the federal response to the
9/11 attacks. The Committee’s focus at the September 10 hearing
was the implementation and coordination of federally-funded programs
that medically monitor and treat individuals who were exposed to
toxins following the attacks. Detective
McHale spoke directly about the necessity of the federal government
continuing its support of the World Trade Center Medical Monitoring
and Treatment Fund in order to ensure that workers
in the rescue and recovery effort are properly monitored and treated
for exposure related diseases.
NAPO thanks Detective McHale
for taking the time to address this important issue on behalf of
the first responders who answered the call of duty after the 9/11
attacks.
To
read Detective McHale’s testimony, please click here.
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