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Maryland General Assembly Passes BPA-Free Baby Bottle Act 2/25/2010
Today the Maryland Senate passed a bill to ban the toxic chemical BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups by a vote of 45 to 0. An identical policy passed the House of Delegates unanimously on February 19. Pending Gov. O’Malley’s signature, Maryland is poised to become the fourth state in the nation to phase out the chemical and send a strong message that our nation’s regulatory framework must be more protective of children’s health.
Maryland PIRG and CMTA Praise Obama Administration for Investments in High Speed Rail 2/16/2010
Baltimore, Feb. 16 – The Obama administration’s recent decision to award nearly $70 million in rail funds to Maryland is the first step towards a stronger, faster rail system that will reduce congestion, oil use, and carbon emissions, but there is much more to be done.
Toxic Chemicals and Brain Development 2/04/2010
61 toxic chemicals found in human participants pose the question: What is the relationship between toxic chemicals and rising rates of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other learning and developmental disabilities?
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