Michigan lawmakers aim to phase out dry-cleaning chemical with a dirty reputation

Perchloroethylene cleans suits and silks like no other, but it also contaminates soil and groundwater. Some lawmakers want to ban the chemical, but dry cleaners fear another hit to their struggling industry.

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