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Elton Gallegly: Madam Speaker, if enacted, this bill will bolster our firefighting, HAZMAT, and EMS capabilities. We will maintain more…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2001
Madam Speaker, if enacted, this bill will bolster our firefighting, HAZMAT, and EMS capabilities. We will maintain more experienced firefighters in the field and in senior management positions by allowing Federal firefighters the option of continuing their careers for 2 additional years. I ask my colleagues to join with me this afternoon in passing this very important legislation.
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Elton Gallegly
California

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Discussing a bill to enhance firefighting and emergency services capabilities.

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