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Pocket dials are killing 911 - and Congress refuses to pick up

Non-emergency traffic and Congressional gridlock are buckling America's 911 system, leaving life-or-death emergency calls on hold.

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Washington Examiner· Sep 21, 3:00 PMPocket dials are killing 911 - and Congress refuses to pick up

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