Lawmakers demand answers over 9/11 payments
This is from News12 Westchester:
http://www.news12.com/WC/topstories/article?id=198336

(08/06/07) YONKERS - Two U.S. senators are demanding answers from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg over why Sept. 11 responders haven't gotten medical payments.

Bloomberg oversees a $1 billion fund set up by Congress to help sick responders pay for medical costs. However, a suit recently filed by a White Plains lawyer on behalf of responders accuses the mayor of squandering millions on fees instead of legitimate payouts.

"I think Mayor Bloomberg has breached his responsibility of trust to tens of thousands of workers who risked their lives," said attorney David Worby. "I think he's responsible for their problems."

So far, $88 million of the WTC Captive Insurance Co. fund has gone toward administrative costs and fees for 53 high-powered law firms. More than 8,600 Sept. 11 responders have filed claims, but none have received payments.