Traprock Peace Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 1, 2005
8:30 AM
CONTACT: Traprock Peace Center  
Charles Jenkens
Phone: (413) 773-7427
Fax:(413)773-7507
 
US Military 'Recognizes' its Own Regulations on DU
Will it Now Comply With Environmental and Health Care Mandates for Both US and Iraq?
 

WASHINGTON -- April 1 -- The US military has recently 'recognized' its own Army regulations on uranium weapons (DU) in two publications. But will it now comply with its environmental and health care mandates? Or will Iraq be left to deal with this radioactive and toxic mess on its own?

While the military continues to claim that DU is virtually harmless, its own documents admit to its serious health risks to soldiers and civilians alike.

This article cites numerous resources, and asks people to take action. Read the article here.

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