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Representative Garbarino urges proactive homeland security measures to prevent future attacks

Lawmaker Andrew Garbarino called on Congress to resolve national security threats early, Fox News reports.

The short version

  • Representative Andrew Garbarino warned lawmakers against complacency and urged Congress to address emerging threats before attacks occur.[Fox News]
  • Garbarino noted that deaths from 9/11-related illnesses have now exceeded the fatalities from the day of the attacks.[Fox News]
  • President Donald Trump previously signed legislation sponsored by Garbarino and colleagues to resolve a projected shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program.[Fox News]

Key facts

  • Andrew Garbarino warned Congress against complacency, arguing lawmakers must address homeland security issues before attacks take place.[Fox News]
  • Garbarino stated that more people have now died from 9/11-related illnesses than died on the day of the attacks.[Fox News]
  • President Donald Trump signed legislation led by Garbarino and others to address a projected funding gap in the World Trade Center Health Program.[Fox News]

Sources

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