House Lawmakers Call for Extensive EPA Analysis of PFAS Health Risks
A dozen U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to the EPA calling for a PFAS health risk assessment focused on the growing use of fluorinated plastic containers.
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Proposed Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Firefighters from PFAS Exposure in Turnout Gear
New legislation calls for the U.S. government to support the development of new firefighter turnout gear which reduces PFAS exposure, which has been linked to an increased cancer risk.
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U.S. Lawmakers Call for Infant Lounger Pillow Ban Following Boppy Recall, Child Suffocation Deaths
Some lawmakers are calling for a ban on infant loungers following ongoing reports of child deaths linked to recalled products and those still available online.
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PRIME, 5-Hour Energy Drink Recall Issued In Canada, as U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Caffeine Levels
Canadian health officials have recalled several popular energy drinks due to concerns over their high levels of caffeine, and a high-ranking senator is calling for a similar investigation in the…
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Proposed Legislation Calls for Military Bases to Report PFAS Water Contamination
Congress is considering new PFAS water contamination reporting requirements for military installations nationwide.
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Lawyers for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Plaintiffs To Be Interviewed By Court for Leadership Counsel
Interviews will be held next month to select lawyers for leadership positions representing Camp Lejeune water contamination plaintiffs in federal lawsuits filed nationwide.
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Judge Wants Quick Resolution, Settlements For Camp Lejeune Lawsuits: Report
A federal judge has ordered parties to work toward resolving Camp Lejeune lawsuits so that judges do not face the prospect of having to try tens of thousands of individual…
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Social Media Age Restrictions Recommended by U.S. Surgeon General
The U.S. Surgeon General called for lawmakers to pass legislation which set standards for age-restrictions on social media, due to what he called "clear" signs that it is harmful to…
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More Than 60,000 Camp Lejeune Water Poisoning Claims Submitted by Injured Veterans, Family Members: Report
A new report indicates the U.S. Navy is struggling to process tens of thousands of Camp Lejeune water poisoning claims due to a lack of resources.
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Cost to Clean Up Firefighter Foam Contamination At Military Bases Could Exceed $31B: Report
A new analysis estimates it would take 50 years to clean up firefighter foam PFAS contamination at military bases nationwide due to severe underfunding.
