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2001-11-30

Friday, November 30, 2001 5:13 PM
September 11th victim compensation fund

ATTN: Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick, Director

Dear Sir,
I am having a difficult time dealing with all these relief funds set up for victims of the 9/11 tragedy. I, along with thousands of New Yorkers also lost my job as a result of 9/11; the company I worked for was marketing to the Financial sector and on October 3rd I was laid-off. I've gone from a net monthly income of $4,700.00 plus to $1600.00 monthly unemployment benefits. I have been actively seeking other employment but to no avail. I understand the government has extended the unemployment benefit period; but paying us only $405.00 weekly ( the maximum) is hardly adequate to sustain a decent standard of living.

Everyone and rightly so, is concerned for the victims who have lost their bread winners and we are going to make sure they are provided for; but I think that people in my situation also should get some relief. The government is bailing out the major airlines and other corporations with our tax paying dollars; yet I am relying on $1600.00 to take care of myself. There is something wrong with this picture. What do you think? I hope you have the courage to make light of this matter.

Regards,

Individual Comment

2001-11-30