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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 3:05 PM
9/11 compensation fund

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
U.S. Department of Justice

Dear Mr. Zwick:

Regarding the 9-11 tragedy, please include among relatives eligible
for compensation those who lost their life partners as well as de
facto parents or children, without regard to sexual orientation or
marital status.

Please follow the example already set by New York
Governor Pataki in granting compensation benefits "on a showing of
mutual
interdependence with the victim, in recognition that anyone who
shared with
the victim living expenses, day-to-day activities and the emotional
bonds of
family deserves help in this time of need."

Thank you for your positive action to support all the victims of this
tragedy.

Individual Comment
Decatur, GA

2001-12-05