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John Conyers: “This is a critical test of what the Congress believes, in terms of helping out these first responders and people who…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2009
This is a critical test of what the Congress believes, in terms of helping out these first responders and people who, through no fault of their own, have been put in this incredible health situation.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers highlights Congress's responsibility to assist first responders affected by health issues post-9/11.

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