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Biden announces new rule to remove all US lead pipes in a decade

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71% Informative

The White House has made removing every lead pipe within 10 years in the United States a centerpiece of its plan to address racial disparities and environmental issues.

The rule is widely seen as popular in industrial Midwestern states that are expected to play a major role in deciding the presidential election next month .

Lead poisoning can cause irreversible damage to the nervous system and the brain and poses a specific risk to infants and children.

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82

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88

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22

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semi-formal

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English

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64

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short-lived

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