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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

US to pay $450K to wildfire crews who developed cancer - and cover the cost of the kids’ college

Under a new law, the U.S. government will pay nearly $450,000 in compensation to firefighters who develop cancer in the line of duty, along with covering the cost of college tuition for their families.

The legislation, included in this year’s defense spending bill, was signed into law on Thursday by President Donald Trump.

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