WASHINGTON — Millions of gallons of potentially hazardous chemicals and known carcinogens were injected into wells by leading oil and gas service companies from 2005 to 2009, a report by three House Democrats said Saturday. The report said 29 of the chemicals injected were known or suspected human carcinogens. They either were regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act as risks to human health or listed as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

"INDIANAPOLIS – Fort Wayne Democratic Rep. Phil GiaQuinta is contesting the legality of deducting money from his state paycheck to cover fines levied during the House Democrats' five-week walkout.

And he also thinks the fines themselves are illegal – a point that has divided some members of the Democratic caucus. "

"We exercised our right to express our views. We did nothing wrong," GiaQuinta said. "We want due process to be followed, and if it is, we will pay."

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Kelly, N. April 8, 2011 3:00 a.m. Democrat contests collection
GiaQuinta challeges fines, deducting them from pay: The Journal Gazette. Retrieved from http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110408/NEWS07/304089970