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Milwaukee Battles Lead Poisoning Without CDC Support

4/11/2025

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Milwaukee's fight against lead poisoning took a hit as the CDC turned down its request for help, citing recent layoffs that dismantled its Lead Program. With alarming lead hazards found in schools built before 1978, local health officials are determined to tackle the crisis, even without federal support.

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Milwaukee's fight against lead poisoning took a hit as the CDC turned down its request for help, citing recent layoffs that dismantled its Lead Program. With alarming lead hazards found in schools built before 1978, local health officials are determined to tackle the crisis, even without federal support.