Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) urges the super committee Tuesday to include provisions that would better first responder communication since their current technology is grossly outdated. (0:25)
At a Tuesday news conference urging the super committee to include provisions to improve first responder communication, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said it is Congress’ obligation to make sure public safety personnel have adequate equipment. He notes that his smart phone is more reliable than the equipment first responders have. (0:30)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told reporters Wednesday that the Teachers and First Responders Back To Work Act would be paid for by a surtax on individuals making over $1 million, which would not be “much sacrifice from them,” but would mean a lot for the public interest. (0:20)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) made his case for a bill to create and retain jobs in education and emergency services during a conference call with reporters Wednesday, warning that students and public safety would be at risk without the bill. (0:17)
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