Carson says the handling of the situation could serve as a model for other contaminated public housing.

The Superfund site includes a now-empty public housing complex, which is the subject of a contentious demolition plan.

One year ago, East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland told residents of the West Calumet Housing Complex they had to move out because of lead and arsenic contamination.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development held a hearing Monday about a plan to demolish the lead-contaminated West Calumet Housing Complex.

Federal agencies continue to oppose intervention by a group of residents asking a U.S. District Court to give them a larger role in the clean up of their neighborhood.

Raw steel production in Indiana rose by 1.2 million tons last year to 24.4 million tons.

Both residents and lawmakers say the bill is a positive step, but much work remains.

Residents say they're grateful for the progress made to date, but continue to struggle with the break up of their social networks.

Lead paint was found on the exterior of 16 out of 27 emergency units.

House Bill 1344 designates East Chicago as "an area of special concern," and allocates resources for water and soil testing in the city.