It's a extremely significant concern. Thank you. Then I would like to know why your department has effectively shut down the very program to address lead poisoning in children. The city of Milwaukee requested assistance from the CDC to help the city respond to lead poisoning cases tied to public schools. Six schools have been closed, displacing more than 1,800 school children. The request for federal assistance was denied because of lack of staff. The entire childhood lead poisoning branch has been fired. In the words of a Milwaukee mom, it really sends a message of you don't matter. (02:47–03:06)
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Asserts that Milwaukee requested CDC assistance for lead poisoning, leading to school closures affecting over 1,800 children.
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