More testing sought for Chinese-made drywall - Business - MiamiHerald.com

More testing sought for Chinese-made drywall - Business - MiamiHerald.com:

"Lawmakers concerned about the pace of the investigation into problems related to Chinese-made drywall asked for $2 million for additional testing by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as an awareness campaign about the material.

Some people who live in homes that used the imported drywall -- homes generally built from 2004 to 2008 -- have complained of respiratory problems, blackened jewelry and corrosion of copper pipes and wiring, said U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson of Florida and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.

Nelson said the federal consumer protection agency has dragged its feet in dealing with problems associated with the drywall and has complained it doesn't have the funds to do so.

''We can't wait around for this,'' Nelson said."