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Janice Schakowsky: I am a big supporter of that rule because let us face it: these homes after renovation often are sold, flipped, people…

On the recordJune 3, 2013
I am a big supporter of that rule because let us face it: these homes after renovation often are sold, flipped, people are moving in and out, and lead is one of the most dangerous toxins that affect more than 1 million children.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky emphasizes the dangers of lead exposure in homes and supports regulations to protect children.

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