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Corbett's Langhorne-Middletown FD Visit Canceled After Irene

The cermonial signing of Rep. Frank Farry's House Bill which provides insurance protection for those with cancer was postponed in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

Gov. Tom Corbett's visit to a Langhorne-Middletown Firehouse was canceled after news of Hurricane Irene's visit.

Corbett was scheduled to attend ceremonial signing of House Bill 747, sponsored by Rep Frank Farry at the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company North Station on Monday.

"As a firefighter for more than 20 years, I whole-heartedly share the governor’s concern and commitment to public safety," Farry said on his website. "This is predicted to be the worst storm to hit our area in recent memory. The governor is right to focus his attention... and to be prepared to respond accordingly."

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Farry's Bill which provides increased protection for Pennsylvania firefighters with cancer passed the House and Senate almost unanimously.

To be eligible for workers compensation benefits firefighters would have to establish they have been exposed to certain carcinogens or exposed directly to hazardous materials.

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Corbett signed the bill into law in July.

Farry said there is no future date set for the postponement, but the signing will be scheduled for September.

When it came to Hurricane Irene, Farry said, "We have all hands on deck to handle all emergencies."

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