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Washington, D.C. – In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report alleging numerous workplace safety problems and environmental regulatory violations with facilities operated by Greif Inc., Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement:

 

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its role as a regulatory body has often been seen as a political lightning rod for Republicans, leading to efforts to strip the EPA of its authority. But as reports surface about Greif Inc. – a multi-national company with three locations in my district – endangering constituents through the illegal disposal of hazardous waste, the imperative for a strong and responsive EPA becomes ever more apparent.  

 

"This is personal for me as the alleged hazard zones outlined in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report fall in heavily residential neighborhoods. In fact, my family and I live less than a mile away from one of the alleged hazard zones. Such allegations demand our immediate attention and a thorough investigation from both local and federal stakeholders. 

 

"As more information comes to light regarding these shocking allegations, my office will work with the appropriate authorities to not only ensure justice is served, but to also safeguard our neighborhoods against threats posed by corporate polluters. Senator Tammy Baldwin and I will urge federal agencies to investigate these recent reports as well as collaborate with local lawmakers, including Mayor Tom Barrett, to ensure our constituents have access to the relevant information necessary to address the potential environmental hazards that may face them and their loved ones."