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Residents hoping for results at ‘moldy’ apartment complex

By Judy Seifert December 6, 2008 VASSAR — Residents of Manor Ridge Apartments hope they’re seeing some light at the end of their black mold tunnel. Owners of the 32-unit complex located on Welsh Boulevard hired an air quality company … Continue reading

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Storm Victims Seek Class Action Over FEMA Trailer Fumes – New Orleans

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press Writer © 2008 The Associated Press Dec. 2, 2008 NEW ORLEANS — Plaintiffs’ lawyers asked a judge Tuesday to certify a class action lawsuit against the federal government and dozens of trailer manufacturers for allegedly … Continue reading

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Guardsmen sue KBR over chemical exposure

Story Highlights Suit says Guardsman, contractors exposed to cancer-causing chemical at Iraq plant Suit alleges KBR knew of contamination threat and did nothing to protect soldiers Some Guardsmen suffer from nasal tumors, respiratory problems KBR says it’s not to blame … Continue reading

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NY Times cites failures after Renaissance Village – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Many Children Lack Stability Long After Storm – FEMA

A series of stories that started in today’s New York Times follows families from Renaissance Village, which closed in May. The series highlights how the policies of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, East Baton Rouge Parish school system and sometimes … Continue reading

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Parties Finance Louisiana Races – Open Secrets.org

Published by Lindsay Renick Mayer on December 5, 2008 Other lawmakers and party committees have whipped up a financial storm in the two Louisiana House races set to take place this Saturday. The party primaries in both the 2nd District … Continue reading

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