Legislative proposals

Article Abstract:

The Lead Contamination Control Act of 1991 was proposed by California State Rep Henry A. Waxman. The federal law was designed to provide a universal law in preventing lead poisoning. It requires dwelling inspections and grants lower income families and child-care centers government-aid to defray lead abatement costs. Opponents of the proposed law argues that the costs outweigh the benefits. Clearly, the federal government must take stronger measures to battle lead poisoning and assist indigent families badly in need of federal assistance.

Lead, Prevention

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Government's response

Article Abstract:

The detrimental effects of lead exposure have received a much wider attention as compared to previous years. Apparently, the government has been lax with its actions in controlling the most preventable of all diseases. The Centers for Disease Control suggests blood screening of children throughout the nation. However, executing the solution may take some time since screening millions of children require funding which federal and state governments do not readily possess.

Poisons

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