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Lead in America's Water Systems
The dangers of lead poison — especially to children — have been known since the days of the Romans. But some 2000 water supplies around the country are contaminated with lead. We hear about a public health crisis that didn’t need to happen and what it will cost to fix it.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe dangers of lead poison — especially to children — have been known since the days of the Romans. But some 2000 water supplies around the country are contaminated with lead. We hear about a public health crisis that didn’t need to happen and what it will cost to fix it.
Later on the program, besides being Donald Trump’s campaign manager, who is Corey Lewandowski?
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Trump, Cruz and Kasich all promised to support the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, whoever that might be. But that was then, this is now. Last night on CNN , they all said, “never mind.” Jim Antle is Politics Editor for the Washington Examiner, a conservative publication online and in print
Read the story6 minLead Poison: America's "Silent Epidemic"
Lead in the water supply has created a public health crisis in Flint, Michigan -- and provided a wake-up call to the rest of the country. The water supplied by some 2000 water districts around the US is contaminated with lead. For decades, a powerful industry pushed for the use of lead pipes in buildings, including schools and private homes.
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Donald Trump’s campaign manager is in trouble, but Trump is backing him to the hilt.
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