now go ahead and try to tell me this administration isn't in bed with big bidness...
the dupont co. and the environmental protection agency have tentatively agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement of charges that the company failed to report health and pollution risks from a chemical used to make teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products.
although both sides declined to release details friday, dupont set aside $15 million to cover penalty costs in the case, the company disclosed.
dupont's potential liability had been estimated at more than $300 million when the complaint first surfaced. epa officials ruled out a push for the maximum penalty last year. - delawareonline...read on
