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New Innovation Fund Seeks Affordable Ways to Test for & Eliminate Toxic Lead in and Around Our Nation’s Schools
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New Innovation Fund Seeks Affordable Ways to Test for & Eliminate Toxic Lead in and Around Our Nation’s Schools

Ulrich Boser and Read Holman emphasize the need to invest in new technologies that will help reduce lead exposure in U.S. schools.

In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump lamented America’s “crumbling infrastructure” and called on Congress to pass long-term legislation to address the problem. “This is not an option. This is a necessity,” he said.

On this, we agree with the president. Our infrastructure is in dire need of an update. Our schools, roads, pipes, and bridges are old.

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Authors

Ulrich Boser

Former Senior Fellow

Read Holman