US government investigating blood lead levels in New York's public housing
by Jamiles Lartey in New York from on (#17EGK)
A federal judge has ordered NYC housing authority to produce evidence of elevated blood lead levels and other safety issues, amid concerns over toxic paint
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced an investigation into the general health and safety of New York City housing authority (NYCHA) developments Wednesday, including a probe for evidence of elevated blood lead levels among residents.
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