Temporary Wilderness Firefighters

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Well it's about time these great men and women who put there lives on the line to
fight wildfires get some health insurance! =D>
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When this story first broke several months age, several media bloggers tried to lambast the Forest Service for not giving their employees health insurance. The FS responded by pointing out they have been trying to do it for years, but congress kept blocking the required legislation. After the story became public congress quickly and quietly passed the required legislation.
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Alas, it only applies to firefighters and not seasonals in general -- rangers, for instance.

Still, a great victory for them and long overdue.

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Hopefully this starts a trend George, and seasonal rangers will be next!
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George, do you not even get health coverage during the season?
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George, do you not even get health coverage during the season?
Sigh: nope.... . But we're darned dedicated and saving you, the taxpayer, a lot of money.

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