New Jersey moves to curb dioxin threat near plant
Governor Kean ordered the closure of a busy New Jersey fish and produce market near a Diamond Alkali site linked to Agent Orange. He banned Passaic River fish consumption and offered temporary housing at a city YMCA for 100 residents within 300 yards. EPA officials compare soil levels to Times Beach, Missouri, while some residents refuse to evacuate.
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Kean
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Richard Dowling
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Richard Trechel
Dioxin study disputed by British researcher
A British researcher says dioxin can affect the immune system but warns against labeling findings as a smoking gun. Sen. Daschle cites the work to push veteran health relief, while Dr. Ward notes the data show vulnerability but not clear proof of serious illness. Dow Chemical disputes the commentary and questions significance.
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Dow Chemical Co
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House votes to boost EPA budget to 1.3 billion
The House approved a 1.3 billion dollar operating budget for the Environmental Protection Agency, a 37 percent increase over Reagan administration requests and restoring funding to pre Reagan era levels. Representative Albert Gore Jr. lauded the action as correcting damage to EPA and a key environmental role for Congress.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor Fired Over Theater Incident
Zsa Zsa Gabor denied insulting handicapped theatergoers outside the City Line Dinner Theatre in Philadelphia. The theater announced her firing from Forty Carats, citing contract violations and unprofessional behavior. Actors' Equity is reviewing the incident as protests and a planned protest outside the theater followed the firing.
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