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Roosevelt asbestos removal sparks concerns

Parents and students in Roosevelt say they?re concerned an asbestos removal and roofing project at the high school may be dangerous to kids? health. Roosevelt?s superintendent of schools told News 12

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Oct 7, 2009, 7:41 PM

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