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War Defoliant 2 4 5 T Cleared for Wide US Use
A government report shows 2 4 5 T defoliant, linked to birth defects in animals, widely used in the United States to clear brush. About three million acres sprayed annually, with $8.8 million paid to farmers in 1968. Debate continues over safety, FDA tolerances, and future funding as Congress restores funding to the program.
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