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Retired Detroit Firefighters Battle Cancer And Medicals Bills
ResumeDetroit's retired firefighters made it through the city’s bankruptcy with their pensions intact, but they lost their healthcare.
Today, many of these retired firefighters aren't just battling illnesses like cancer – they’re also shouldering tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Michigan Radio’s Kate Wells reports.
- Michigan Radio: Detroit's retired firefighters battle cancer, medical bills
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- Kate Wells, arts, culture, and education reporter and producer for Michigan Radio. She tweets @KateLouiseWells.
This segment aired on March 24, 2015.