This bill is a constructive approach in providing dependable voting machines, better voter education, fair election procedures and non-intimidation at the polls. This week The House passed two bills, The Veteran s Opportunities Act of 2001 and The Veteran s Emergency Hospital Repair, that will assist United States Veterans live better lives. The measure authorizes the VA Secretary to select patient care projects for construction, to improve, replace, renovate or update facilities. In addition, research facilities for patient safety, privacy and accommodation for disabilities may be funded. Last week the Bush Administration announced a roll back of new rules that reduce the amount of arsenic allowed in America s drinking water.
Children are most at risk.
At least 11 million Americans, in small towns and big cities, have drinking water with dangerously high levels of arsenic. For decades efforts have been made to tighten the arsenic standard. Finally under the leadership of President Clinton, it happened.