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Political Factoid
Plastic microbeads,* a stellar example
of innovative market capitalism,
have been banned by a bill passed
by the GOP-controlled Congress.
"But the narrowly focused legislation
left open a gaping loophole, allowing companies
to quietly continue using microbeads in myriad
products, including detergents, sandblasting
materials and cosmetics that can be left on the skin."
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Used in thousand of soaps, body washes and other
personal-care products.
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