Officer Barnes has waited eight years for help from the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, while Chief Ansbrough's children have suffered years of delay seeking support after his passing. Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbrough are not alone. A February 6 PSOB report revealed 1,472 pending claims, some pending for as long as 4,675 days, almost 13 years. That's why I've teamed up with Senator Gillibrand to introduce the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro. Public Safety Officers Benefit Program Expansion Act. (04:06–04:19)
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Asserts that there are 1,472 pending claims in the PSOB, with some pending for nearly 13 years.
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