The District's latest public health controversy is fast becoming a political issue. Several weeks after a study revealed the impact of lead-tainted water on young children, the Council held a hearing yesterday to explore whether tap water is safe to drink-- and whether officials deliberately misled the public about scientific findings. Join Kojo as we look at the latest twist in a political and public health controversy.
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Continued Questions about D.C.'s Water Supply
Listen Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. in Environment, Health, PoliticsGuests
Mary Cheh
D.C. City Council Member (D-Ward 3); Chair, Committee on Government Operations and the Environment
Jim Graham
D.C. Councilmember (D-Ward 1); Chairman, Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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