I know public service is a family commitment and I appreciate the service that your families provide that allows you to do this work. I'm asking lawmakers to send me a bill to make any first responder on the job in Pennsylvania during a disaster declaration eligible for death and workers comp benefits. We believe that is a critically important reform. Right now. First responders aren't eligible for those benefits and I want to fix that. (11:01–11:14)
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Asserts a request for legislation to make first responders eligible for death and workers' comp benefits during disaster declarations.
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