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The $115 million provided for next generation 911 in the...

The $115 million provided for next generation 911 in the payroll tax cut extension bill will be a big help for public safety (CD Feb 22 p1), Public Safety Spectrum Trust Chairman Harlin McEwen said. “I know the amounts of…

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funding provided in the bill for all categories, including next generation 911 are less than we had expected or hoped for but believe they are still substantial and they will be very helpful in significantly improving public safety communications,” McEwen said. McEwen said he was at the White House Tuesday at an event where President Barack Obama said he would sign the legislation. McEwen also participated in a call later in the day between Vice President Joe Biden and public safety officials to discuss the spectrum provisions.