Increased cancer risk in firefighters

Advocates for the proposal, which has been made every year for the past three years, had cited studies showing an increased risk of cancer among firefighters in arguing the bill was needed. They pointed not only to the longstanding risk of smoke inhalation but also carcinogens from the synthetic materials used in buildings — and how those chemicals could pose a latent threat that emerged only years later in cancer diagnoses. About 40 states have passed similar bills providing cancer-related benefits to firefighters, whether through workers’ compensation or medical or death benefits, though they vary widely in scope. … [Read more...] about House will hear firefighters’ cancer bill after public pressure, payback allegations

SECTIONS Search E-edition Home Customer Service Site Information Contact Us About Us Herald Store RSS Feeds Special Sections Advertise Advertise with Us Media Kit Mobile Mobile Apps & eReaders Newsletters Social Facebook Twitter Google+ Instagram YouTube News Sections News South Florida Miami-Dade Broward Florida Keys Florida Politics Weird News Weather National & World Colombia National World Americas Cuba Guantánamo Haiti Venezuela Local Issues Crime Education Environment Health Care In Depth Issues & Ideas Traffic Sports Sections Sports Blogs & Columnists Pro & College Miami Dolphins Miami Heat Miami Marlins Florida Panthers College Sports University of Miami Florida International University of Florida Florida State University … [Read more...] about Firefighters with cancer tell emotional stories as benefits bill passes unanimously

“Every day firefighters risk everything to protect communities and families across New York," said Schumer, a New York Democrat. "We owe it to these fearless men and women to ensure that if they get sick, they will be cared for in the same way that they care for us.” … [Read more...] about Trump signs Collins bill on firefighter registry

The summer holidays are upon us, allowing families to enjoy a well-earned break from school and work. Some children, however, can suffer from ‘summer learning loss’, and return to school at a disadvantage compared to other students. The best way to avoid it is to encourage children to read. The Summer Reading Challenge aims to get kids to read six books and tackle boredom during the holidays. … [Read more...] about MP Mary Creagh: We must stop putting our firefighters at risk

John McCain, who spoke at this conference 12 years ago, put it like this: "We argue and compete and sometimes even vilify each other in our raucous public debates. But we have always had so much more in common with each other than in disagreement." … [Read more...] about Theresa May’s Conservative party conference speech in full