Upcoming Events

Through July 10, 2005
Recovery: The World Trade Center Recovery Operation

Location: Casa Romantica Cultural Center, San Clemente, CA... More

May 20 - 22, 2005
9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt 2005 Exhibit
Time: 11:00 am to 6pm Location: Bookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ.

May 21, 2005
Dance Conservatory Perfomance Project Presents 2005 Spring Gala
Time: 7:30pm

Location: Symphony Space, 2547 Broadway, New York , NY... More

May 22, 2005
Funday Sunday
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 123 West 43rd Street, NYC Comedycures Foundation ...
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May 24, 2005
WTc expert technical review panel
Time:9:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House One Bowling Green, New York, NY... More

May 25, 2005
finding a job from the inside out: growing from your 9/11 experience
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Location: Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maplewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ ... More

June 1, 2005
WTC 9/11 Pen-T Memorial Unveiling
Time: 12:00pm

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin... More

May 20, 2005

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Legislative Updates

cargo screeneing on passenger flights

On Tuesday, Mary Fetchet joined Congressmen Ed Markey (D-MA), Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) at a press conference in Washington, DC to announce efforts to notify passengers of the dangers of unscreened cargo traveling on passenger flights. Also present were the Association of Flight Attendants and the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations.

The Representatives will be introducing two amendments to the Homeland Security Department’s Authorization Act (H.R. 1817). The first amendment sets a timetable to ensure all cargo traveling on passenger aircraft is screened by 2008. The second amendment would require passengers to be notified if unscreened cargo is being carried on their aircraft.

At the press conference, Mary stated:  “Our government officials know what our vulnerabilities are, and regrettably so do our enemies. By shirking their responsibility to do everything in their power to keep the Americans safe domestically, these officials are risking another 9/11. We know from Israel and other countries that technology exists that is capable of screening all cargo on American airplanes. The Department of Homeland Security must devote the resources necessary to make this a reality. Making security decisions based on cost analysis is unacceptable - we can no longer afford to gamble with American lives.”

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News & Notes

May 13, 2005
HHS Announces $1.3 Billion in Funding to States for Bioterrorism Preparedness
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced that the department has made available another $1.3 billion to the states, territories and four metropolitan areas to help strengthen their capacity to respond to terrorism and other public health emergencies... More

May 11, 2005
Poll Cites GOP Gains Since 9/11
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, helped redraw the political landscape in America, giving President Bush and the Republicans an advantage over the Democrats... More

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Voices of September 11th (“VOICES”) is a nonprofit advocacy group founded in October 2001 by Mary Fetchet after the death of her son in the 9/11 attacks. She founded VOICES to provide resources, support and information to all those affected by the terrorist attacks. Today, VOICES has grown into a multifaceted organization. While VOICES continues work on its original mission, it has expanded to include public policy issues and global collaborations. VOICES has earned a reputation as a strong and effective advocate for effective National Security, preparedness and response as well as a valuable facilitator of stronger international relationships as part of its Building Bridges program.