The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. A first-of-its-kind national study of the toxic chemical "body burden" in health professionals found an array of hazardous chemicals in twenty doctors and nurses across the country, highlighting the need for state lawmakers to enact strong legislation that would alleviate the devastating impacts of these chemicals.

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Lindane is the active ingredient in some products used to treat head lice and scabies. Health professional organizations throughout Michigan have supported action to phase out pharmaceutical use of lindane in Michigan. HB 4402 allows use of lindane in pharmaceutical products in Michigan only under the supervision of a physician in his or her office.

Lindane is no longer used in the U.S. for agricultural, veterinary, or military purposes. Although the majority of lindane was used in agriculture, all forms of lindane are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic.

For years, manufacturers have added chemicals to plastics and fabrics so they won't catch on fire or burn easily when exposed to flame or high heat. Some of the more widely used of these additives are polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs.

Based on testing provided by HealthyToys.org, up to one third of 1,500 popular children's toys tested in 2008 still contain medium or high levels of chemicals of concern. Unknowingly, we can expose our children to chemicals associated with learning disabilities, reproductive problems, and cancer.

Detroit Free Press, February 4, 2009: Cyndi Roper, Michigan director of Clean Water Action, praised Granholm's plans to restrict coal-fired power plants. "She is showing leadership that the rest of the country is going to look at," Roper said. "She is going to revolutionize the way we deliver energy and build our economy around an emerging industry."

Clean Water Action has been working with a coalition of other Michigan groups to put clean energy policy in place and bring much needed sustainable jobs to Michigan. More than 27,000 Clean Water Action members contacted Governor Granholm urging her to reject new coal plants for the state, and our concerted efforts are beginning to bear fruit.

U.S. Congress and State Offices

Clean Water Action endorsed 234 candidates for federal and state offices in 2008, with 84 percent of them winning their elections. Below are the winning candidates plus one still too call. 

Clean Water Action provides endorsements each election year after carefully reviewing candidates' responses to questionnaires, reviews by a local committee, and in the case of officeholders a close examination of voting records and performance. Find out more about our legislative scorecard.

Are your state lawmakers on the side of clean, abundant water and jobs from clean energy? Clean Water Action's 2007-2008 Legislative Scorecard (pdf) covers one of the most significant sessions in our state’s history when it comes to water protection. Download Clean Water Action's Scorecard and find your representatives's score.

Michigan's 110 state House Districts