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When a Government Won't Own Up

US Politics & Gov't (tags: 9/11, bush administration, katrina victims, FEMA, trailers, cleanup workers )

Nicole
- 474 days ago - commondreams.org

Rescue and cleanup workers, who put their lives on the line in our nation's darkest hour, weren't given information about environmental risks and are now paying the price with financial hardship, illness, and even death. Hundreds of thousands of people li

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Past Member (0)

Saturday August 4, 2007, 8:32 pm
Here we go again! This is no different than Agent Orange. The problem this time is that in addition to the many military members there are a multitude of civilian contractors who will develop the same problems. A new epidemic that we won't be able to control.

Sweets ForTheSweet (231)

Saturday August 4, 2007, 8:52 pm
Just have to wonder about FEMA and it's attitude. They really don't care about people and their health that is obvious.