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All EMS Workers Should be Eligible for Federal Benefits Program
The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program shouldn’t exclude EMS workers based on whom they work for. — May 21
To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services
Conservative economists and liberal politicians alike agree that to avoid a protracted national economic catastrophe, the federal government must do more to help states, cities and towns. — May 20
Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month and the COVID-19 crisis shows that people’s mental health is as important as their physical and economic health. — May 19
During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words
This year, National EMS Week comes amid a national emergency of nearly unprecedented proportions. Just as EMS professionals across the country are rising to the challenge, so must the U.S. Senate. — May 18
‘Labor Rights and Voting Rights are Deeply Interconnected’
Labor and voting rights go hand in hand, AFSCME president says in advocating for a voting rights bill introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden. — May 15