The IRS wanted to charge me $547,830.30 in taxes and fines for expenses related to running the nonprofit I founded, for my work helping families with lead poisoned children. In the end they adjusted the amount due to $0. [In fact I am awaiting a tax-refund!]
In 2017 ...
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The story of the day I coordinated an event with Bernie Sanders in Flint, Michigan – February 25, 2016 (Video).
Originally posted: September 16, 2017
Updated: January 8, 2020
"... We need to hold the Lead industry accountable
for what has happened in Flint...."
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IRS Summary Letter From My Attorney, Leila
This post is being provided as a link to the following post (here) for those who want to read directly from my tax attorney (Leila Vaughan) her summary of our recent interactions with the IRS.For those who have not yet read the previous linked post, these interactions relate to the false allegations ...
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#ForFun, #Trivia – TV Shows that mention lead, lead poisoning or lead toxicity….
This is a work in progress!
Please let me know if there are other television shows I should add to this list (and which episode/season/year mentioned lead or lead poisoning)!
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#ForFun, #Trivia – Movies that mention lead, lead poisoning or lead toxicity….
This is a work in progress!
Please let me know if there are other movies I should add to this list!
Links are my affiliate links to these films on Amazon too (so if you choose to purchase one I get a percentage of the purchase price at no extra cost to you!), thank you!
Mr. Holmes, ...
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#WebMD: As Lead Poisons A Child, A Slow Response
Another article that came out today (9/6/2017) on WebMD! Thank you WebMD!
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#WebMD: There’s Lead in That?!
This article came out today (9/6/2017) on WebMD, and frankly I think it's terrific!
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#HomeDepot: Home Depot’s Lead Paint Compliance Under Review
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Originally published on May 2, 2017.
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#HomeDepot: Home Depot Accused of Unsafe Practices; Criminal Investigation Launched
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Originally published on March 24, 2017.
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#HomeDepot: Atlanta’s Home Depot Under Fire Over Lead Paint Removal
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Originally published on April 28, 2017.
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#HomeDepot: EPA investigating The Home Depot Over Compliance with Lead-Paint Rule
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Originally published on March 23, 2017.
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Home Depot? + The story of when (in 2007) I replaced the original Lead-painted windows in my historic (1905) home.
Originally published on September 2, 2017
Historically, I have had "warm and fuzzy" feelings towards Home Depot in general. Over the years, in addition to shopping there for materials, shop tools and some home appliances, we have also used their Home Improvement Services for several projects. ...
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#HealthyChild (Video)
In early 2011 I won the #HealthyChildHealthyWorld "Mom On A Mission" award.
Below is the video they put together for that award.
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Lead in the News: August 16, 2017 — Shipyard Lawsuit
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons ...
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