First responders lobby supercommittee, 'encouraged' about prospects for public safety network

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Members of the Public Safety Alliance, which represents police and firefighters, met with lawmakers on the deficit-reduction supercommittee this week and said they were "encouraged" about the chances that the panel will allocate the "D Block" of spectrum for a public-safety network. Building a nationwide broadband network is a top priority for public safety officials because it would allow them to communicate using video and data during emergencies. It would also help first responders from different agencies communicate with each other.

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First responders lobby supercommittee, 'encouraged' about prospects for public safety network