That faith has a name, the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, created by Congress in 1976 so that when our first responders answer the call of sacrifice, their country does not answer with silence. But silence is exactly what too many heroes have received. The Public Safety Officers Benefits Program is failing too many first responders and their loved ones. Take the story of Officer John Barnes, a hero who saved the lives of dozens of students during the horrific shooting at Santa Fe High School. (00:43–00:47)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program is not adequately supporting first responders and their families.
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