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The Firefighters Cancer Bill
Tax credit for firefighters' cancer screenings proposed in Kansas
Providing a tax credit for firefighters who incur unreimbursed medical expenses for screening for occupation-related cancer, enacting the fighting chance for firefighters act.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help firefighters pay for cancer screenings they need but can't afford.
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Firefighters risk their health every day. This bill would support them by making it easier to get important cancer screenings. Now is the time to show your support.
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The facts
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- The bill would provide a tax credit for firefighters.
- It helps cover unreimbursed medical expenses for cancer screenings.
- This is important for firefighters who face higher cancer risks.
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