How America’s National Guard armories became toxic: Watchdog report
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Channel: The Oregonian · 2016 · News & Politics
Americans know their National Guard armories as community gathering places. The buildings open their doors for children and families to attend Cub Scout meetings, school sleepovers and weddings. Many armories also house former gun ranges. Weekend soldiers once tested their skills in these rooms, using bullets that cast off lead dust with every shot. The Guard’s neglect allowed the toxic dust to spread. When officers found out they failed to act, placing thousands of people in harm’s way. Read the special watchdog report from The Oregonian/OregonLive here: http://bit.ly/guard-armories Sign up for email updates about this story here: bit.ly/armories-signup Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=oregoniannews See more on our website: http://www.oregonlive.com/#/0 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oregonian Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoregonian/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoregonian/ Find us on Snapchat: the.oregonian (or click here for mobile users: https://www.snapchat.com/add/the.oregonian)
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