Following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 , ACSH opposed the appointment of a federal official to oversee and administer aid to those injured during the attacks and subsequent rescue ; it argued that such a move would create another layer of bureaucracy between victims and aid . Also , the group criticized rescue workers who attempted to fraudulently receive financial compensation but did not suffer injuries
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
American Council on Science and Health