Massive federal wildfire bill awaits Senate action
A complex House-passed package of bills intended to tame wildfires and mitigate drought still awaits action in a skeptical Senate.
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A complex House-passed package of bills intended to tame wildfires and mitigate drought still awaits action in a skeptical Senate.
Democrats — and select Republicans — voiced their support for a bipartisan bill that would boost wildland firefighter pay and reclassify their job titles as firefighters during a House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is sponsoring a new bill - named in honor of Cody smokejumper Tim Hart - to increase the pay and benefits of all federal firefighters.
Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney has co-sponsored a bill which would provide more pay and benefits to federal wildland firefighters.
Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney has co-sponsored a bill which would provide more pay and benefits to federal wildland firefighters.