President Biden says “Let us continue to seek light, even in the darkest of hours,“ in his commemoration of the September 11 attacks. Official Proclamation from President Joseph…
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VA Hosts 60 National Day of Service Events on September 11
Volunteers to clean cemeteries and commemorate veterans, first responders, and service members across 34 states and Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting over…
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Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for 9/11 Suspects
Secretary Austin was “surprised“ by the deal that was made without the Defense Department’s knowledge. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked pre-trial agreements that had been reached last week…
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Legislators Seek to Close Surveillance Loopholes Created after 9/11
“Backdoor” access permits the FBI to seize citizen’s data without a warrant. A bill sponsored by over a dozen senators and representatives would close legal loopholes that allow…
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Smithsonian Displays First Rescue Vehicle at 9/11 Pentagon Attack
Aviation fire suppression vehicles are a crucial tool for first responders. This past weekend the Smithsonian unveiled their latest display piece in the National Air and Space Museum,…
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New York Fire Department Adds 43 Names to 9/11 Memorial
Flag gardens are expected across the country as people remember the tragedy. The New York City Fire Department has added 43 names to the World Trade Center Memorial…
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Bill to Repeal Iraq War Authorization Advances in Senate
White House said President Biden supports the move. Bipartisan legislation in the Senate to repeal the legal justifications that brought about the Iraq war has enough co-sponsors to…
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DHS Extends Deadline for REAL ID for Travelers
The time to comply has been pushed back two years. The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is extending the deadline for traveling passengers to secure their…
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VA Expands Healthcare for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
New eligibility opened up under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that they are expanding the healthcare services to newly-qualified veterans as of October…
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9/11 Memorial Ceremony President Biden’s Remarks
The president honors the 2,977 lives that were lost 21 years ago. The PentagonArlington, Virginia President Joe Biden delivered the following address: For the nation as we remember…
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