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Deadline looms for post-9/11 FirstNet reauthorization

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Source: The Columbian

WASHINGTON — Supporters of the FirstNet program that provides emergency communications for first-responders still see hope for reauthorization this year, despite continued disagreements over what changes, if any, should be made to how the program is governed.

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