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Tuesday to include provisions that would better first responder communication since their current technology is grossly outdated.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)
At a news conference Tuesday, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) urged the supercommittee to include legislation to improve first responder communication in its deficit reduction recommendation. Highlighting the issue, Gillibrand noted that teenagers currently have better technology than first responders. (0:14)
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