Senator Urges Rapid Test of Lake Water
CHICAGO, IL. U.S. Senator Durbin (D-IL) is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand a new rapid water quality monitoring program to Illinois and Lake Michigan. Durbin's request came after a report that was released earlier this week by the National Resources Defense Council showing problems at some Illinois beaches. Durbin argues that without rapid testing, it prevents the local ... read more























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Jonathan Serrie
July 31, 2009 1:39 PM
H1N1 Causes More Deaths, Hospitalizations
The H1N1 “swine flu” virus is blamed for 353 American deaths and 5,514 hospitalizations. That, according to figures just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC officials say they do not expect any shortages of a vaccine due in October. However, they recommend pregnant women, health care workers and young children (between ... read more