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Video – Apartment Mold Causing Sickness

FAIRVIEW, Ore. — Neighbors in a Fairview apartment complex said Wednesday that mold in their apartments is making them sick. Tressa Stewart said mold can be found in her apartment and several others at the Fairview Arms on Seventh Street. … Continue reading

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30-mile debris pile becomes symbol of FEMA delays

By MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press Writer Updated: 12/01/2008 SMITH POINT, Texas—A 30-mile scar of debris along the Texas coast stands as a festering testament to what state and local officials say is FEMA’s sluggish response to the 2008 hurricane season. Two … Continue reading

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The high cost of FEMA’s learning curve

The high cost of FEMA’s learning curve By GREG GARLAND Advocate Westside bureau Published: Dec 3, 2008 The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced a daunting task as victims of Hurricane Katrina moved out of trailers that had been serving as temporary … Continue reading

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Bush Moves Forward With ‘Secret’ OSHA Rule

by Robert Lewis and Joaquin Sapien – ProPublica December 1, 2008 Remember that “secret” Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule? The one that would make it tougher to protect workers from hazardous chemicals and toxic substances? Well, according to the New … Continue reading

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Two Northampton County Prison guards claim mold suit brought retaliation

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 By SARAH CASSI The Express-Times EASTON | Two Northampton County Prison guards claim they were retaliated against and unfairly disciplined because of a pending lawsuit against the county over exposure to toxic mold at the prison. … Continue reading

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