The issues involved in controlling dangerous mercury pollution are complex. False and misleading information can have no place in the debate.

Air pollution can be a major health threat, especially for at-risk populations and those with respiratory illness. This study will help us target improvements to clean the air, improve the environment and enhance public health.

The information we gather by this one-year study will help us work with all facets of the Carlisle and Cumberland County communities to find ways to improve the quality of air we breath.

We still have concerns that this legislation could lead to hot spots of mercury pollution in the state.

We don't have the information to get a handle on the problem. It could be ongoing mercury contamination. It could be just a temporary incident that was cleaned up with no more problems.

Such falsehoods and misleading statements, made under oath before Congress, are shocking,