Archive of Email Newsletters
Governor Cuomo Announces Monument to be Built Honoring 9/11 First Responders and Survivors State Will Launch Request for Proposals to Select Design and Location for Monument in New York City
Thank you Governor Cuomo for working to create a monument to be built honoring 9/11 injured and ill 9/11 responders and survivors. Below is the text of the Governor’s press release, which can be found here. Governor Cuomo Announces Monument to be Built Honoring 9/11 First Responders and Survivors State Will Launch Request for Proposals […]
Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya – Program Updates
Below is the message sent out today by the VCF Special Master. A Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya September 9, 2016 Dear Friends, As we approach the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the work that the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) […]
9/11 Health and Compensation in the News
Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : August 31, 2016 — NY Daily News — FDNY firefighters, family and pal Jamie Foxx say goodbye to William […]
Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya – Program Updates
Below is the message sent out today by the VCF Special Master. August 24, 2016 Dear Friends, It has been exactly one month since I officially joined the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”). In that time, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the workings of the VCF and begin developing plans […]
Message from the New VCF Special Master
Below is the message sent out today by the new VCF Special Master. Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya – Introduction and Program Updates August 1, 2016 Dear Friends, As I assume my responsibilities as Special Master for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”), I do so with great humility and deep appreciation for […]
Statement of 911 Health Watch on Sheila Birnbaum stepping down as Special Master of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF)
Statement of 911 Health Watch Inc. on Sheila Birnbaum stepping down as Special Master of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and Attorney General Loretta Lynch appointing Ms. Rupa Bhattacharyya, currently the Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice as the new Special Master to run the program and make decisions over […]
Update on VCF from Special Master Sheila Birnbaum
Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master released a new message and new statistics on her progress. A Message from Special Master Sheila Birnbaum July 15, 2016 Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) issued updated program statistics (available here). The report includes statistics as of July 10, 2016 on the status […]
9/11 Health and Compensation in the News
Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : June 15, 2016 — Investing.com — September 11th fund issues new guidelines after raising $1.52 billion Over the last […]
Update on VCF Reauthorization
Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund published in the Federal Register the new updated regulations for the VCF as required by the recent reauthorization. I am forwarding to you today’s press release from the Department of Justice as well as Special Master Birnbaum’s message on the new regulations. Today’s announcement is another milestone that […]
Update from Special Master Birnbaum on VCF Reauthorization
Today, September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master Sheila Birnbaum announced that the VCF had paid over 1 billion dollars in compensation to date and has so far authorized the full compensation payment to a total of 8,717 injured and ill 9/11 responders and survivors. This announcement is a sign of real progress by Special […]