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After an investigation by Verite News revealed pervasive lead contamination in playgrounds across New Orleans, city officials have requested federal funding to help address the problem.
At an April 1 panel discussion hosted by Verite to highlight the reporting, Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Dr. Jennifer Avegno said city officials recently requested $5 million from Congress to pay for additional lead testing and possible cleanup of playgrounds with elevated levels of lead…