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9/11 workers to push for national network

An aerial of the progress of construction at

Photo credit: AP | An aerial of the progress of construction at One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower. (June 7, 2011)

WASHINGTON -- Next week, a dozen retired New York City police officers, firefighters and communications experts -- all veterans of the 9/11 attack response -- are set to come to Capitol Hill to lobby for a national communications network for first responders.

It will be a repeat performance for them, as they bring their personal stories from their work at Ground Zero to argue for the broadband...

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