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February 06, 2005
White House fails on mercury regulation
Evidently the "culture of life" GOP demands more unwanted babies to be born... with diseases and birth defects.
The Bush administration overlooked health effects and sided with the electric industry in developing rules for cutting toxic mercury pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general said Thursday.
Mercury from power plants settles in waterways and accumulates in fish. The toxic metal can cause neurological and developmental problems, particularly in fetuses and young children. It also is being studied for risks associated with cardiovascular diseases.
Posted By Bob Cesca | February 6, 2005 10:53 AM | DIGG ME!
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