AO: Toxicity of Dioxin. Still Seaching for Answers, 40plus yrs.

But finally, we hope this continues moving forward, this present administration, sans the congress, seem to be attempting to put together a very long awaited report. Ww
we've been witness, the past couple of years, to the reports about the suspected contamination on or near military bases as well as even Canada is searching back for answers after finding out the many use that took place there.

Congress asks EPA for timeline on dioxin report

04.13.11 - Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 72 other members of Congress are asking the U.S. Environmental Agency to finish its long-delayed report on the toxicity of dioxin — a byproduct of combustion and of chemical manufacturing that has contaminated Michigan’s largest watershed.

“Almost 40 years ago we called a code red on Agent Orange and dioxin. Despite worldwide agreement about the toxicity of these chemicals and their persistence in the environment, EPA still has yet to release its findings on how dangerous these chemicals are to public health,” Rep. Markey said in a statement. “This much-needed assessment should not languish at the EPA as long as this dangerous chemical lasts in our food chain. The EPA should release its report without further delay.”

In an April 11 letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson {6page pdf} the representatives asked the agency to provide a detailed timeline for finalizing and releasing the dioxin reassessment. {continued}