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LA Sen. David Vitter (R-Formaldehyde)

Andy Kroll November 12, 2009 Excerpt “So why is Vitter so sympathetic to the formaldehyde industry? Campaign finance records show that many of Louisiana’s big formaldehyde polluters happen to be—you guessed it—Vitter campaign donors. He’s received $9,000 from Dow Chemical’s … Continue reading

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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) confirms link between formaldehyde and leukemia

Jennifer Sass Senior Scientist Washington, D.C. NRDC November 4, 2009 I won’t bury the lead: last week the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the most prestigious international body for cancer assessment in the world, determined that sufficient evidence exists … Continue reading

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Formaldehyde Exposure and Asthma in Children: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objective: Despite multiple published studies regarding the association between formaldehyde exposure and childhood asthma, a consistent association has not been identified. This study reports the results of a systematic review of published literature in order to provide a more … Continue reading

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Insurers dropping Chinese drywall policies & sending notices of non-renewal

By BRIAN SKOLOFF 10-15-09   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – James and Maria Ivory’s dreams of a relaxing retirement on Florida’s Gulf Coast were put on hold when they discovered their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that … Continue reading

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Obama visit to New Orleans stirs up strife – A “drive-through daiquiri summit”

by JAMES GILL- Times-Picayune (excerpt) In Norway they may think that President Barack Obama has a great knack for peace, but around here his forte seems to be stirring up strife. New Orleans is mad because Obama’s visit tomorrow will be … Continue reading

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