Benson was re-elected without opposition in late 2000 . He and his slate of officers were easily renominated , while an opponent received only 17 of the necessary 4,998 signatures needed to run for office . During Benson 's second term , several PEF members died during the September 11 attacks on New York City . Of the 300 PEF members who worked in the World Trade Center , 34 were killed in the attack
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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