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April 10, 2009

Affirmative Unfairness for Firefighters?

Frank Ricci has been a firefighter here for 11 years, and he would do just about anything to advance to lieutenant.

 

The last time the city offered a promotional exam, he said in a sworn statement, he gave up a second job and studied up to 13 hours a day. Mr. Ricci, who is dyslexic, paid an acquaintance more than $1,000 to read textbooks onto audiotapes. He made flashcards, took practice tests, worked with a study group and participated in mock interviews.

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