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Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools

Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Mike Totoraitis discusses city efforts to remediate lead paint contamination in schools as the Trump administration defunds CDC staff working to reduce lead exposure.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

April 18, 2025 • Southeast Region

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