The events of September 11, 2001 were horrible to those at ground zero, those around Lower Manhattan, and the world at large. On top of the 2,977 deaths and over 25,000 injuries, thousands of people in the vicinity contracted long-term health conditions. As this was not their fault, the federal government saw it best to offer financial help to victims of the 9/11 attacks and their families. Thus, the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) was […]
