KLOBUCHAR DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE FOLLOWING ENACTMENT OF THE HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES ACT

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar delivered remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. where she also met with firefighters from Minnesota.

"Because of all the work that you, your members, and your leadership did, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act ensures that the families of heroes like Mike Paidar-a St. Paul firefighter who tragically passed away from leukemia due to exposure to toxic chemicals on the job-have access to the full benefits they deserve," said Klobuchar. "As co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I'm going to continue to stand by your side to make sure you get what you need ...