A $3 million federal stimulus grant to prevent lead poisoning in young children may bring about some new jobs but the main goal is to get the widespread lead problem under control. There have been aggressive programs involving removing lead from the environment but it still remains a huge issue in many communities. The $3 million grant will be a big help in preventing lead poisoning which is a major public health problem.

The Center for Environmental Health discovered that some of “Hannah Montana” products for children are contaminated with high levels of lead.