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New Regs For Old Homes
The rules the EPA is proposing would apply to homes built before 1978. (Photo source: Daniel Schwen at Wikimedia Commons)
Renovating old homes or apartments can mean scraping or sanding lead paint. That lead paint dust can settle where children play. That can put them at risk for learning disabilities. Shawn Allee reports why the government's tightening rules on home renovation:
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Producer: Shawn Allee
Release Date: November 16, 2009
Running Time: :50