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Our investigation showed that levels of benzene, a cancer-causing gas, were 37x higher than what the facility reported in the past.

The Trump admin has halted efforts to monitor for benzene near large industrial plants like this one, leaving communities in the dark about the air they breathe. (2/2)
Air Pollution From Industrial Facilities Is Far Worse Than Estimated
The Trump administration has put a stop to EPA rules that would have required more than 130 industrial facilities to install air monitors to measure pollution. Millions of people living near these…
www.propublica.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Contrast these ledes.

Left, NYT.

Right, Reuters.

www.reuters.com/world/us/off...
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I am ecstatic that the voters showed up and voted for our next generation. We Elected a young man, and young women in NJ and VA. This is our future. We did what we were asked to do! Be proud today, celebrate the win. Don’t slow down. “This is not a sprint …it’s a Marathon.
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Pressure the Democrats? Republicans hold majority and White House. Maybe they should think about getting back to work from their extended paid vacation and do the right thing? Just some food for thought.
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM