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Rep. Sykes Secures $300,000 for the Development of Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders
September 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:

AKRON, OH Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the National Science Foundation awarded $300,000 to the University of Akron to develop personal protective equipment (PPE) that can detect and respond to hazards in real-time, improving safety for first responders and other users.

"First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our commun . . .

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