Point Comfort, Texas

Article Abstract:

Formosa Plastics Corp moved its polyvinyl chloride plant to Point Comfort, TX, in 1983 and, despite numerous citations and fines by both federal and state environmental agencies, added seven more plants in 1989. Formosa has gained the support of influential officials, including Sen Phil Gramm.

Plastics industry, Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A., Point Comfort, Texas

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Big money and poisoned land in New Mexico

Article Abstract:

Domacio Lopez believes that large financial contributions to public officials have a definite effect on political decisions made in New Mexico, such as the cover up of the testing of uranium tank ammunition near Socorro, NM. Lopez hopes for the passage of a campaign finance law in the state.

Health aspects, Political aspects, Uranium, New Mexico, Socorro, New Mexico

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Big realty money in Big Sky country

Article Abstract:

Samantha Sanchez believes that the real estate industry has joined the various resources development industries in promoting anti-environmental legislation in the Western states. Sanchez points out that these efforts are often in the form of large political contributions.

Real estate industry, Western States

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