Firefighter safety push and equipment funding debated
A national column notes firefighters face higher hazards than police with 196 deaths in 1975 and about half sustaining injuries yearly. It reports the Commerce Department’s contract to develop advanced gear and burns treatment and cites two Congress bills to fund equipment and breathing apparatus for fire departments.
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Fire service neglected in funding debates across cities
Amid calls for budget reform, officials cite misallocation of revenue sharing toward parks and courts while volunteer and urban fire units face short-handed responses. The piece also notes Briscoe's planned special session, agenda items from tax relief to nursing home protections, and related legislative moves.
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Swiss Power Leads Nuclear Share Among 18 Nations
Switzerland produces electricity with nuclear power, with plants generating about 18 percent of its total output. The United States also relies on nuclear, contributing a notable portion to its energy mix.
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Swiss Power
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iN THE PUBLIC INTEREST The Government Is Not Protecting Us From Cancer
The piece argues cancer rates in the United States, driven by environmental factors and industry, are rising. It criticizes government enforcement, cites delayed actions on asbestos and dyes, and urges stronger EPA oversight and strict enforcement of the Toxic Substances Control Act to protect public health.
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