Many Children Hurt by Wis. Pool Chlorine

March 1, 2008 By ROBERT IMRIE, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Excessive chlorine levels in a pool sent more than 40 young children to hospitals Friday, including one who remained in critical condition, authorities said.



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