Congressman Robert Wexler, 19th District of Florida
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2009
Contact: Ashley Mushnick
Phone: (202) 225-3001
 

Wexler to Tour Homes Containing Chinese Drywall
Drywall Reported to Cause Significant Health and Safety Risks

(Washington, DC) Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7th, Congressman Wexler will tour South Florida homes built with the Chinese drywall widely reported to cause severe health and safety risks. Last week, after receiving numerous compaints from constituents regarding chronic respiratory conditions, corrosion of electrical wiring, and damage to home goods and appliances, Congressman Wexler alerted Governor Charlie Crist to the severity of the problem. On Friday, Congressman Wexler spoke to Governor Crist, who expressed his shared concern for the families facing this terrible situation. Governor Crist explained that he is seeking help from the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct testing of the air quality in homes containing the Chinese drywall.

10:15 AM
Congressman Robert Wexler and Parkland Mayor Michael Udine
Tour of Heron Bay Community in Parkland
12334 NW 80th Place, Parkland (Banyan Isles Subdivision)

12:00 PM
Congressman Wexler, local officials
Tour of Cobblestone Creek Community in Boynton Beach
9830 Cobblestone Creek Drive, Boynton Beach

Congressman Robert Wexler is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. Recently, Congressman Wexler served as an advisor on Middle East issues to President Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.

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