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Nelson says China should pay for damage caused by its contaminated drywall

TAMPA — The Chinese government bears ultimate responsibility for the houses built with Chinese drywall that corrodes copper piping and other metals, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said Friday. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

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  1. TAMPA - Ripping out tainted Chinese drywall and rebuilding homes from the studs out -- as a few South Florida contractors are doing -- appears to be an effective repair, scientists said Friday. Full Article at South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. The CPSC has spent eight months and $3.5 million in leading a multi-agency investigation into the building product, whose use surged during the 2004-07 building and post-hurricane reconstruction boom because of American drywall shortages. Full Article at Bradenton Herald

  3. Certain brands of Chinese drywall have been blamed for emitting a rotten-egg odor, corroding air-conditioning parts and electrical outlets, and causing allergic reactions and other health problems in homeowners. Full Article at Bradenton Herald

  4. If the United States wants to protect the interests of its citizens, our leaders need to press China to provide a meaningful solution for homeowners living with tainted drywall. Full Article at The News-Press

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