Senator Questioning Contaminated Drinking Water at Marine Base

By: ASSOCIATED PRESS | News Channel 7
Published: June 16, 2009

» Comments | Post a Comment

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina senator is calling for a
congressional hearing about contaminated drinking water at a North
Carolina Marine Corps base.
Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan said Tuesday that a new study of water
at Camp Lejeune downplays effects on health and doesn't take into
account previous studies. The report released last week by the
National Research Council said there is evidence people at the base
were exposed to chemicals. But the report said there was no
definite link to birth defects, cancer and other ailments suffered
by people who lived and worked on base.
Hagan says former Lejeune personnel and residents "need closure
on this issue." She is a member of the Senate Armed Services
Committee and says she wants the committee to hold a hearing.

Camp Lejeune
Read Article From Water Technology Online

Reader Comments

*Facebook Account Required to Comment. If you are not already logged into Facebook, please click the comment button to do so.

Deal of the Day

Top Stories

Presbyterian College Football Player Dies

PC Football Player Died From Respiratory Problem Caused By Intoxication

Investigators say alcohol is to blame for the death of a Presbyterian College student.

Students Use Twitter To Avoid Police When Drinking

It started in Columbia and now its come to Clemson. A twitter feed will help students know where to go if they want to drink, drive, and not get caught.

Gun Sales On The Rise In Upstate, Stores Say Homeowners Want To Defend Themselves

Upstate stores tell us gun sales are on the rise. The trend follows several recent cases where homeowners have pulled a gun or fired a weapon to scare off would-be burglars.