With little fanfare or national media attention, Iowa Gov. Thomas J. Vilsack on May 14 signed into law a state ban on the use of thimerosal, a mercury preservative used in vaccines. Iowa becomes the first state in the country to ban thimerosal, which is at the center of medical and legal debates over the cause of autism disorders, now affecting… return to article
-
subscribe to print magazine
-
email this article to a friend
-
Reader Comments (0)There are no comments on this article yet. Start the discussion below.
-
register a new account »Posting Security
Also by Annette Fuentes
- Whose Homeland Is This?
- Hawkeyes Eye Mercury
Iowa becomes the first state to ban thimerosal from vaccines - Autism in a Needle?
The toxic tale of vaccinations and mercury poisoning - Eli Lilly and Thimerosal
- Where Have All the Liberals Gone?
Barbara Lee stands alone
Popular Discussions
- The 9/11 Faith Movement
Many Americans believe 9/11 was a conspiracy by the U.S. government
1979 posts since Jul 11 06 - What’s the 411 on 9/11?
891 posts since Dec 21 05 - Democrats: It’s the War
659 posts since Nov 1 05 - Was the Presidential Election Stolen?
462 posts since Jun 19 06 - A Fundamental History Lesson
The rise of National Socialism proved politics and religion don't mix
427 posts since Oct 10 05
Site Map | Contact Us | Internships | Submissions | Advertising | Low Bandwidth / Mobile
© 2004 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds
© 2004 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds