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2002-01-09

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:43 AM
Victims Compensation

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to give my comments on the victims compensation package.

First, I would like to say that I laud you for not taking into account
specific emotional distress. My husband was on the 96th floor of WTC 1. I
was appalled to hear the women who said that she spoke to her husband four
times and thus was entitled to more compensation as she had more emotional
distress. Perhaps I had more emotional distress as I did not get to say
goodbye to my husband. I think it is wise of the government not to entangle
itself in these claims.

Second, I would like to express what I am dissatisfied with. My husband was
very bright and had a huge earning potential. He had been hired at his
company only 6 months prior in March of 2001. In December/January, he would
have received a significant pay increase amounting to 20-25%. The chart has
an approximate 5% per year pay increase in place. Thus, My husbands earning
potential was vastly higher than what is computed. The special master
should take into account what specific companies policies are for raises and
reviews. It should not be an across the board decision.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,
Individual Comment

2002-01-09