Oscar Ortiz

Mayor of Port Arthur, Texas

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Mayor of Port Arthur, Texas

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VX  is one of the most toxic substances ever made; as
little as 200 micrograms are said to be fatal.  
 The nerve agent is  part of the arsenal of chemical weapons  the US…

Getting Rid of America's Chemical Weapons

VX is one of the most toxic substances ever made; as little as 200 micrograms are said to be fatal.   The nerve agent is part of the arsenal of chemical weapons the US…

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