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Pending Legislation Would Offer Benefits to Families of Police and Fire Fighters
Congressman Joe Courtney introduced legislation that would offer benefits to families of emergency responders who die in the line of duty.

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Congressman Joe Courtney introduced legislation that would offer benefits to families of emergency responders who die in the line of duty.

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