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Panel Discussion on the VCF’s History and Evolution

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, VCF Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya and VCF Deputy Special Master Stefanie Langsam participated in a panel discussion, “September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and its Role in the Federal Response to 9/11,” hosted by the World Trade Center Health Program Mt. Sinai Clinical Center of Excellence (CCE) and 9/11 Health Watch.

The panel was moderated by former VCF Deputy Special Master Jordana “Jordy” Feldman, and explored the history and evolution of the VCF. Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division provided introductory remarks. Joining VCF leadership to offer perspectives were the Honorable Alvin K. Hellerstein, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, former VCF Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg, and former VCF Deputy Special Master Camille S. Biros.

Video courtesy of Mt. Sinai.
September 30, 2021