U.S. President Donald Trump (C) participates in a signing ceremony for the "Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act" at the White House in Washington D.C., the United States, on July 29, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law a bill that extends funding for victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law a bill that extends funding for victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
The signing marked the end of a long fight to get the federal government to permanently pay claims to first responders and other victims who were sickened by the toxic fumes in the days and weeks following the attacks in 2001.
Nearly 3,000 were killed and thousands more injured in the attacks.
The bill, which cleared Congress with bipartisan support earlier this month, is guaranteed through 2092.
 |
Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in NE China's Jilin province
People dance to greet advent of New Year in Ameiqituo Town, Guizhou
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
