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Were the Ground Zero Toxins Known?

CBS New York reports that the government knew of the dangers of Ground Zero following 9/11. Memos written by U.S. and local governments show that the toxic nature of Ground Zero was known, yet officials still allowed workers back into the area and people back to their homes. One memo said the Department of Environmental Protection was "uncomfortable" with opening the areas but, "the mayor's office was directing the Office of Emergency Management to open the target areas next week."

People living in the vicinity of Ground Zero have noted health problems. Air quality in the area for the last five years has been "horrible," says Yuichi Tamamo, a health protester.

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