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EPA Staffers Were Forced to Ignore Science, Investigation Finds

“…the interviews overall portray an organization that has been hobbled by political pressure to avoid damaging industry…” “Arguments about how to interpret the available science are perpetuated to keep new science from being implemented.” 4/29/10 Environmental Protection Agency staffers have … Continue reading

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Allegations Arise Of Threats Made By Top Fort Bliss Command – threats & intimidation if soldiers & families spoke out about black mold, lead paint & asbestos in housing

Daniel Novick-KFOX News April 14, 2010 EL PASO, Texas – As KFOX has extensively reported, some soldiers and their families have had to live in deplorable conditions at Fort Bliss, dealing with black mold, lead paint and asbestos affecting the … Continue reading

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“State Farm is the Poster Child for What is Wrong with the System”

“State Farm is the poster child for what is wrong with the system, and the commissioner has given them too much latitude,” said Winslow of Texas Watch. April 14, 2010 | Dallas Morning News AUSTIN – To leading lawmakers and … Continue reading

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Commentary: Will the Supreme Court let corporate America judge itself?

Robert Weissman | Public Citizen April 12, 2010 Suppose you buy a new house that turns out to be plagued by toxic mold. The home builder refuses to make repairs. You want to sue, but you learn that the fine … Continue reading

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National group to probe LSU’s firing of professor – Ivor van Heerden

By JORDAN BLUM Advocate Capitol News Bureau April 8, 2010   A national college faculty organization is starting an investigation into LSU’s termination last year of Ivor van Heerden, one of the leading critics of federal engineers before and after … Continue reading

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