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Dick Durbin: Lead in our drinking water, at any level, is a threat to our public health, particularly to children.

On the recordJune 11, 2026
Lead in our drinking water, at any level, is a threat to our public health, particularly to children.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Addressing the health risks of lead in drinking water.

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