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The US House this morning passed the PFAS Action Act, 247-159, which would strengthen the nearly non-existent regulations for toxic perfluorinated compounds. PFAS are widespread in the environment, particularly in groundwater, surface water and drinking water. The compounds are found throughout North Carolina, where it has contaminated drinking water.
The bill had bipartisan support among the North Carolina delegation. Democrats David Price, G.K. Butterfield and Alma Adams voted for the bill, as did Republicans George Holding, David Rouzer and Richard Hudson.
- U.S. House approves bill targeting so-called ‘forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS
- PFAS are used in a variety of products, from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware
- The bill now faces what will likely be an uphill fight in Washington, including in the Senate
CONCORD — A program at Atrium Health Cabarrus intended to thank military veterans started as a small goal in a small wooden box.
Carmen Frutig, a nurse in the intensive care unit, pushed for more.
Frutig initially started an “Honor Box,” which provided small gifts for military veterans receiving treatment at the hospital.
That small, simple idea has grown significantly thanks in part to a grant provided by NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, his wife Paige, and the Checkered Flag Foundation.
Later this week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill aimed at regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals.’
The bill includes an extensive list of provisions dealing with chemicals known as PFAS.
For example, it requires the federal government to list PFAS as hazardous substances. It also directs the use of federal funding to help with cleaning up contamination.