GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. JOHN HOWARD AS HEAD OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) applauded the reappointment of Dr. John Howard as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).

"Honoring our promise to 'never forget' means protecting healthcare for 9/11 first responders and survivors, and Dr. Howard sets the example," said Senator Gillibrand. "Particularly as we approach 25 years since September 11, we must rely on experienced leadership to ensure our heroes get the specialized care they need to cope with the long-term health effects of toxic exposure. I am glad that Dr. Howard has been reapp...