Chemical test in Newkirk?

[MacFromOK]

If this ain't illegal, it jolly well oughtta be.

 

[Dave70968]

Update:
http://okcfox.com/news/local/federal-chemical-tests-planned-in-northern-oklahoma-suspended
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NEWKIRK, Okla. (KOKH) — Chemical tests planned for an area in northern Oklahoma have been suspended.

Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reports that tests planned by the Department of Homeland Security at Chilocco Indian School near Newkirk have been suspended.

The agency was reportedly set to execute a "low level outdoor release" of inert chemical and biological simulant materials at the old Chilocco Indian School in January and again in June.

The department says the test is to determine how protected people would be when staying inside if biological agents are used in a terror attack.

Residents in the area where worried about how the tests would impact communities and wildlife.
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[steelfingers]

I suggest they test it on East Capitol Street North East and First Street South East in Washington DC

 

[Poke78]

Love the way the non-Okie TV reporters try to wrap their tongue around the pronunciation of Chilocco.

 

[Annie]

I suggest they test it on East Capitol Street North East and First Street South East in Washington DC

If they really wanted to help out they could start at Lincoln and NW 23rd.

 

[n423]

If they really wanted to help out they could start at Lincoln and NW 23rd.

Yep, they can't even do their job....

 

[CHenry]

Agent Orange was deemed to be "inert" and safe for human exposure in the 70's by the same government.

And they still sell 2-4D commercially...which is the chemical that is sso nasty in AO...or one of them.

 

[dennishoddy]

Love the way the non-Okie TV reporters try to wrap their tongue around the pronunciation of Chilocco.

Interesting them pronouncing the Chikaskia river in Kay County. They stumble over it every time.

And they still sell 2-4D commercially...which is the chemical that is sso nasty in AO...or one of them.

Dioxin was the killer. My Daughter in law's dad that was exposed to Agent Orange is not expected to see the new year.
He has been battling health issues since his tour in Vietnam.

Different mixes of herbicides were used, but most were mixtures of 2 chemicals that were phenoxy herbicides:

• 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)
• 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T)

Each mixture was shipped in a chemical drum marked with an identifying colored stripe. The most widely used mixture contained equal parts 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. Because this herbicide came in drums with orange stripes, it was called Agent Orange. Today, many people use the term “Agent Orange” to refer to all the phenoxy herbicides sprayed at the time. (Other types of herbicides were also used, including cacodylic acid and picloram.)

The 2,4,5-T in Agent Orange was contaminated with small amounts of dioxins, which were created unintentionally during the manufacturing process. Dioxins are a family of dozens of related chemicals. They can form during the making of paper and in some other industrial processes. The main dioxin in Agent Orange was 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, or TCDD, which is one of the most toxic.

After a 1970 study found that 2,4,5-T could cause birth defects in lab animals, its use in Vietnam was stopped. A year later, all military herbicide use in Vietnam ended. During the 1970s, some veterans returning from Vietnam began to report skin rashes, cancer, psychological symptoms, birth defects in their children, and other health problems. Some veterans were concerned that Agent Orange exposure might have contributed to these problems. These concerns eventually led to a series of scientific studies, health care programs, and compensation programs directed to the exposed veterans.

A large class-action lawsuit was filed in 1979 against the herbicide manufacturers, and was settled out of court in 1984. It resulted in the Agent Orange Settlement Fund, which distributed nearly $200 million to veterans between 1988 and 1996.

Although there is now quite a bit of evidence about the health effects of Agent Orange, many questions have not yet been answered.

To date, the VA "assusumes" that agent orange has affected vietnam veterans.
Veterans' Diseases Associated with Agent Orange

VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. We call these "presumptive diseases."

VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases.

• AL Amyloidosis
  A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs
• Chronic B-cell Leukemias
  A type of cancer which affects white blood cells
• Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)
  A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
  A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin
• Hodgkin's Disease
  A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by progressive anemia
• Ischemic Heart Disease
  A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain
• Multiple Myeloma
  A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue
• Parkinson's Disease
  A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement
• Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset
  A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and motor weakness. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure.
• Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
  A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
• Prostate Cancer
  Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men
• Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer)
  Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus
• Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma)
  A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues

LIVE HEALTHY
There are steps Veterans can take to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other common diseases of aging. Get the recommended health screenings, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and don't smoke. Learn more about healthy living.


Children with birth defects
VA presumes certain birth defects in children of Vietnam and Korea Veterans are associated with Veterans' qualifying military service.

Veterans with Lou Gehrig's Disease
VA presumes Lou Gehrig's Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS) diagnosed in all Veterans who had 90 days or more continuous active military service is related to their service, although ALS is not related to Agent Orange exposure.

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/