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New study finds regulations reduce levels of chemicals in our bodies

It was back in 2008 when I was sitting in a café, not to far from the Minnesota state capitol that I heard about the veto. Governor Tim Pawlenty had just vetoed two bills our coalition hard worked hard to garner bi-partisan support for. One of the bills he vetoed was a ban on certain […]

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Moms Demand Congress Clean Up Toxic Chemicals in ‘Stroller Brigade’ at Capitol

Parents join actor Jennifer Beals in calling for increased regulation

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Exploring cool facts and fuzzy science

I could hardly tear my oldest daughter away from the solar system exhibit when we last visited a popular science center. Not only were the planets perfectly suspended and illuminated to awe visitors, but the interactive touch screens drew kids in to learn fun facts and cool concepts. The shiny metal scale challenged our family […]

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