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Legislation Aims to Protect Off-Duty Responders from Lawsuits

Massachusetts State Senate unanimously backs bill, spurred by the Marathon Bombings, to protect off-duty first responders who aid others during an emergency.
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Boston Neighborhood Network Television Guide: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Watch BNN-TV, a nationally recognized, award-winning community media center and nonprofit which acts as a public forum for all of Boston. On Comcast (23 & 83) and RCN (9 & 15).
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Watch BNN-TV, a nationally recognized, award-winning community media center and nonprofit which acts as a public forum for all of Boston. On Comcast (23 & 83) and RCN (9 & 15).
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