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A city responding to a lead crisis in local schools reached out to the CDC for help. Now, they fear they won’t get it

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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A few months ago, a test revealed that a child in Milwaukee had elevated levels of lead in their blood. The results triggered an investigation into the family’s home, then the child’s school and then dozens more aging school buildings still riddled with lead paint. With 68,000 students in the Milwaukee Public Schools district and dozens of buildings potentially affected, the city’s health commissioner, Dr. Michael …

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A city responding to a lead crisis in local schools reached out to the CDC for help. Now, they fear they won’t get it

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Supermom of the Month: Kristen Payne Fights Lead Dust in Milwaukee Public Schools - Moms Clean Air Force

Written by Julie Kimmel Each month, we highlight a new Supermom of the Month, a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to advocate for clean air and children’s health. Our members in states across the country are more important than ever as we work to protect the hard-fought clean air and climate investments from attacks by the Trump administration. Will you join us? This April, we are celebrating Kristen Payne, a psychologist and mom of three …

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