http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/03/30/pentagon.lead/ Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley has asked the Pentagon to explain why it continues to use camouflage fabrics recently found to contain prohibited toxins, according to a letter obtained by CNN that was dated Tuesday.
Grassley, a Republican, took on the issue last week to show support for a civilian whistle-blower who filed suit in 2003 after discovering the prohibited use of lead-based paint and other chemicals in military camouflage material that is used in tents, tarpaulins and other canvas coverings.
On Tuesday, Grassley sent a letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to ask why the Pentagon hasn't ended its contract with BondCote.
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http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-contractor-chemical,0,2351733.story?coll=sns-ap-nation-headlinesU.S. Contractor Pleads Guilty to Lying (about lead/toxins in frabric)
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Bondcote uses a variety of chemicals to coat its fabrics for military use. But the Army prohibits the use of lead chromate, which can cause cancer and respiratory problems.
The criminal investigation started after Keith Ayers, whose company provided pigments and dyes to Bondcote, filed a whistleblower lawsuit saying that Bondcote put American soldiers at risk by using lead chromate.
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our troops are/will be sick when they come home, if they come home.
Rummy knew about this!