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On the recordJuly 16, 2012
Starting today, the brave men and women of our Nation's Federal firefighting forces will have access to the health coverage they deserve.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Extending Health Insurance Coverage to Federal Firefighters

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