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Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades. (grist.org)
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[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Especially with republicans fighting it every step of the way.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Chicago is known as a democrat stronghold. The republicans don't have power to fight anything there.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago

The federal government could attempt to do so.