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Tom Carper: “Because, as you know, there is presumptive legislation in 49 out of 50 States for this disease and cancers that fire…”

On the recordJune 8, 2022
Because, as you know, there is presumptive legislation in 49 out of 50 States for this disease and cancers that fire fighters get that are now known to be occupationally acquired.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper highlights the lack of federal presumption for fire fighter health issues compared to state laws.

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