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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 25, 1:51 PM

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson's disease.

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Jun 25, 1:51 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 12 sources · 1 bucket.