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Ted Cruz: “Officer John Barnes has waited eight years for help from the…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Sen. Cruz Delivers Remarks at Senate Judiciary Committee on Law Enforcement Legislation

Published | Video Starts at 03:47

Yet neither Officer John Barnes nor Chief Michael Ansbrough's children have received the treatment these heroes gave to our communities today. Officer John 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. (03:47–04:01)

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Asserts that Officer John Barnes has experienced an eight-year delay in receiving benefits from the program.

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