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June 30, 2006
Dr. Coburn Challenges EU to Let African Countries Save Children from Malaria with DDT
By Sen. Coburn
Senator Coburn sent a letter to the head of the European Union, President José Manuel Barroso, challenging the EU to end all threats (both on and off the record) of agricultural boycotts on African countries who want to use DDT to save their children, pregnant women and millions others from the deadly scourge of malaria.
To read the letter, click here .
Recent news : The EU responded to Dr. Coburn's questions by sending a letter that was received by Dr. Coburn on September 6, 2006.
Senator Coburn held a hearing entitled "Bilateral Malaria Assistance: Progress and Prognosis" on January 19, 2006. For more information on that hearing, click here .
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