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Two Dallas city council members want more info after briefing supports fluoridating water supply
District 7 Council Member Adam Bazaldua is calling for a new presentation on the city’s water fluoridation program that is “less opinionated,” cites more data and is generally more factual. That’s after a briefing and panel discussion with water utility directors, dentists and doctors at Monday’s Quality of Life, Arts and Culture committee meeting. Bazaldua […]
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Dallas officials debating if city should keep adding fluoride to the public water supply
Some members of the Dallas City Council say it’s time to reevaluate the practice of adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. The Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association both support fluoridation as a way to help reduce cavities and tooth decay. Cities started adopting the practice in the 1950’s. It was […]
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Albany could soon add fluoride to its drinking water
The city of Albany is on the path to adding fluoride to its drinking water. Common Councilor Tom Hoey of the 15th Ward, who chairs the public safety committee, says Albany has been behind the curve for decades. He’s introducing legislation to fluoridate the city water supply at tonight’s Common Council meeting. “In the old […]
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After seven decades, will Albany get fluoride in its water?
FAN NOTE: Article author Rachael Silberstein did not reach out to FAN for comment on this hit piece. Why does FAN post articles that praise fluoridation in its news section? The FAN news page serves as a historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. News stories often vanish from the internet after a […]
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Future of Brainerd’s non-fluoridated water tap uncertain
The tap has been shut off since August, when the city’s water was contaminated and a boil order was put into effect. BRAINERD — More than 40 years after Brainerd lost the legal battle against fluoridating the city’s water supply, the issue is again bringing up strong emotions. City Council members plan to send a […]
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City of Buffalo one step closer to restoring fluoride in water
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo residents have been without fluoride in their water for years now. Fluoride has not been included in Buffalo’s water since 2015. The Buffalo Water Board said this was due to system upgrades. SEE: Buffalo Water customers without fluoride for nearly a decade, report shows Robert Corp with Lipsitz Green Scime […]
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EPISODE 340: THE FLUORIDE SCANDAL
Today on The HighWire we welcome in-studio Michael Connett, Esq., Lead Attorney for plaintiffs suing U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency for allowing water fluoridation even after science has well established it’s dangers. He reveals the science as well as shocking video depositions of top officials admitting that safety science was never done to assess the […]
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Letter: Fluoridation under review at State House
To the editor: Thanks to state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, and thanks to the indefatigable Karen Spencer, the vital issue of fluoridation is again being considered at the State House. Last week, I submitted these three points to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (LEG): Fluoride is poison. Safety measures are […]
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Guest Opinion: There Are ‘Three Major Flaws’ With Water Fluoridation
As a conscientious dentist for more than three decades, and someone who is very informed on fluoride science, I have sent this letter to establish that there is scientific evidence that demonstrates the harmful health effects caused by water fluoridation. I know that there are numerous concerned Lynden citizens fighting to stop fluoridating their community… […]
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Lynden council to consider ‘discontinuation of fluoridation of city’s water supply’
LYNDEN — On Sept. 18, Gloria Bode told the Lynden City Council she wants fluoride removed from the city’s water supply. Bode’s husband is Gary, one of the seven men who make up the council. After she spoke, Candy Hoksbergen, Elisha Wyant, Betty Van Dyken, Khushdip Brar and Becki Taylor also told the council they […]
United States, Washington State