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Josh Shapiro: “I'm calling on the Pennsylvania General assembly to pass…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Josh Shapiro Promotes Union Rights, Slams 'Right-To-Work Policies In Remarks At Fire Fighters Event

Published | Video Starts at 11:30

We believe that is a critically important reform. Right now. First responders aren't eligible for those benefits and I want to fix that. And third, I'm calling on the Pennsylvania General assembly to pass legislation to that ensures cancer screenings are covered by insurers for firefighters. Those dollars should never come out of the pockets of firefighters. Your members are exposed to toxic chemicals every day. (11:30–11:41)

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Asserts a call for legislation to ensure cancer screenings are covered by insurers for firefighters.

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