Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

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Bill to Run Out the Clock on Dying Asbestos Victims in Pennsylvania Set for Key Vote in Legislature

January 21st, 2016

A key committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will vote on legislation Monday, January 25 that threatens to delay and deny compensation to those Pennsylvanians dying from asbestos-triggered diseases.

Leading Veterans Groups Call on Senate to Oppose Bill that Would Put Asbestos Victims at Risk of Identity Theft

January 15th, 2016

In a letter sent this week, 17 national veterans organizations called on the Senate to “show compassion for our veterans” and vote against S. 357, the so-called FACT Act.

House OKs Bill Exposing Asbestos Victims to ID Theft

January 8th, 2016

The House passed legislation today that would delay or deny compensation for asbestos victims and place them at greater risk of identity theft.

House Will Vote on Bill that Would Expose Asbestos Victims to Online ID Theft

January 5th, 2016

Only months since cyber attacks on federal agencies exposed the sensitive personal information of millions of Americans, the House is poised to pass legislation that would put tens of thousands more citizens at risk of online identity theft.

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Asbestos Nation

Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

Bill to Run Out the Clock on Dying Asbestos Victims in Pennsylvania Set for Key Vote in Legislature

A key committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will vote on legislation Monday, January 25 that threatens to delay and deny compensation to those Pennsylvanians dying from asbestos-triggered diseases.

Leading Veterans Groups Call on Senate to Oppose Bill that Would Put Asbestos Victims at Risk of Identity Theft

In a letter sent this week, 17 national veterans organizations called on the Senate to “show compassion for our veterans” and vote against S. 357, the so-called FACT Act.

House OKs Bill Exposing Asbestos Victims to ID Theft

The House passed legislation today that would delay or deny compensation for asbestos victims and place them at greater risk of identity theft.

House Will Vote on Bill that Would Expose Asbestos Victims to Online ID Theft

Only months since cyber attacks on federal agencies exposed the sensitive personal information of millions of Americans, the House is poised to pass legislation that would put tens of thousands more citizens at risk of online identity theft.

Asbestos Nation

Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

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