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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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Revealing The Sex Life Of Killer Fungus

Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Also Included In: Respiratory / Asthma;  Biology / Biochemistry;  Ear, Nose and Throat Article Date: 02 Dec 2008 Biologists at The University of Nottingham and University College Dublin have announced a major breakthrough in … Continue reading

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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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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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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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