I-TEAM: 'Crucial' programs to protect kids from lead on chopping block in White House budget

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I-TEAM: 'Crucial' programs to protect kids from lead on chopping block in White House budget

The most recent data available shows half a million kids across America have elevated lead in their blood, threatening their developing brains and bodies. Early detection and intervention can lead to brighter futures, but pulling the plug on federal funding for testing and tracking threatens to keep lead exposure in the dark.

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