A timeline of how Milwaukee's lead program was built up, then fell apart

Decades ago, federal officials dubbed Milwaukee's childhood lead program the “strongest in the nation.” Then it was wracked ...
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CDC's childhood lead program is still defunct, despite Kennedy's claims

The federal government’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is not operating, despite Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that it's being funded. The program’s 26 staffers were ...
The Washington Post

Layoffs and funding delays could slow fight against lead, experts say

The entire staff of the lead poisoning office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was included in layoffs at the agency last week. And in recent weeks, state water officials have ...
Environmental Defense Fund

National collaborative honors excellence in lead pipe replacement

The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative recognized 16 people and programs leading the charge on getting the lead out of U.S. water systems.