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U.S. Governor Pressured to Approve Toxic Pesticide
Jul 13, 2009

U.S. Governor Pressured to Approve Toxic Pesticide


Susty

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California is under heavy pressure from industry to approve the use of a pesticide on local agriculture that's been linked to illnesses including cancer, miscarriages, and neurological problems.
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Posted: Monday July 13, 2009, 9:15 am
Tags: cancer california industry agriculture insects environment schwarzenegger illness chemicals farming pesticides agricultural [add/edit tags]

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