The [Environmental Protection Agency] has set a 10-year deadline for most utilities to replace lead service lines, but omitted requirements for schools to replace the water fountains or plumbing that have lead components.

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    16 days ago

    why would they get new pipes if they won’t even spend a fraction of the amount to feed the kids

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      16 days ago

      If we had a functioning federal government, the answer would be because the EPA required it and failing to follow environmental regulations could lead to them being prosecuted for child endangerment

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        16 days ago

        Okay, I know wish is cheap. But like, does anyone who orders anything on wish actually get something functional?

        Ordering ourngovernment off wish? We really need to step it up and go to Amazon!

        (/rampant sarcasm, at the end their.)

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        15 days ago

        Yes, and if the parents are unable to feed them, what is the next step? “Sorry buddy, next life pick a richer family”

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        14 days ago

        It doesn’t take much to feed children. But i guess giving lunch to kids denies you joy of seeimg them starve?

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          14 days ago

          It doesn’t take much to hold the parents responsible for their actions (or inaction),.