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House Republicans remain divided about whether to give the valuable chunk of airwaves to public-safety groups.

Fight for Airwaves Set to Continue Amy Schatz 2011

Opponents of the idea point to a CBO study that found Congress has already given more than $13 billion to public-safety agencies since the 9/11 terrorist attacks for new networks and equipment.

Fight for Airwaves Set to Continue Amy Schatz 2011

Beginning in 2002, cities such as San Francisco and Vallejo adopted pension provisions granting public-safety workers a retirement payout of 90% of their former salaries for life in order to attract workers.

Tough Fiscal Problems Loom for Cities Bobby White 2010

But the legislation also delved into the tricky issue of what to do about a chunk of airwaves coveted by public-safety groups.

Fight for Airwaves Set to Continue Amy Schatz 2011

The government is searching for evidence that Motorola Solutions--which makes two-way radios and systems for police, fire and other public-safety organizations--may have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Al Qaeda Figure Killed; Listeria Toll Rises 2011

GPS signals are used for navigation and location systems for vehicles, aircraft and defense and public-safety agencies.

LightSquared's Wireless Network Interferes With GPS Amy Schatz 2011

"The administration did an outstanding job with lockdown," said Patrick Fiel, a public-safety adviser at security company ADT.

Manhunt tests Va. Tech safety plans 2011

The original measure applied the ban on strikes only to public-safety personnel.

Wisconsin lawmakers take step toward resolution of budget standoff 2011

"The administration did an outstanding job with lockdown," said Patrick Fiel, a public-safety adviser at security company ADT.

Manhunt tests Va. Tech safety plans 2011

Lawmakers remain divided about what to do about a block of airwaves that public-safety groups want.

Fight for Airwaves Set to Continue Amy Schatz 2011