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More Than 600 Reported Chemical Exposure in Iraq, Pentagon Admits

"More than 600 American service members since 2003 have reported to military medical staff members that they believe they were exposed to chemical warfare agents in Iraq, but the Pentagon failed to recognize the scope of the reported cases or offer adequate tracking and treatment to those who may have been injured, defense officials say."

Source: NY Times, 11/07/2014

"Denton Voters Approving State’a First Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing"

"DENTON — In a state where the oil and gas industry is king, Denton on Tuesday was poised to become the first city in Texas to ban hydraulic fracturing with voters approving a grassroots initiative against the controversial drilling method."

Source: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, 11/05/2014

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