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Committee on Ways and Means
Subcommittee on Oversight

For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara Clay or Christin Tinsworth 202-225-8933
November 5, 2001

Are September 11^th Charity Funds Promptly Reaching the Victims and Their Families?

WASHINGTON – An incredible outpouring of charitable contributions followed the September 11 attack on the United States. Over $1 billion was collected for the victims of the tragedy.

However, many questions have surfaced about how quickly these funds are reaching victims and their families, and if the funds are being used as intended. The Oversight Subcommittee will explore the response of these charitable organizations in meeting their promise to assist victims.

Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Amo Houghton (R-NY) said, “I want to believe that if a person gives money to help another - through a charitable organization - that money should end up as quickly as possible in the hands of the one who needs it."

WHAT:	Are September 11^th Charity Funds Promptly Reaching Intended Recipients? – A Hearing of the Oversight Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
WITNESSES:	Mr. Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General Representative, Internal Revenue Service Representative, American Red Cross Others TBA
WHEN:	Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:	1100 Longworth House Office Building

For more information, http://waysandmeans.house.gov/oversite/107cong/ov-7.htm

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Are September 11th Charity Funds Promptly Reaching the Victims and Their Families?

Are September 11^th Charity Funds Promptly Reaching the Victims and Their Families?