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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House Passes Bill Pushed by Asbestos Industry to Run Out the Clock on Asbestos Victims

March 9th, 2017

The House passed legislation this evening that would delay or deny compensation for asbestos victims and place them at greater risk of identity theft, said the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and EWG Action Fund in a joint statement.

Veterans Urge House to Reject Bill to Block Asbestos Victim Compensation

March 7th, 2017

As the House is poised to vote on a bill this Thursday, March 9, that would delay or deny justice for asbestos victims, organizations representing the nation’s veterans – the group most at risk of exposure to the deadly fiber – are rising up in opposition.

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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.

House Passes Bill Pushed by Asbestos Industry to Run Out the Clock on Asbestos Victims

The House passed legislation this evening that would delay or deny compensation for asbestos victims and place them at greater risk of identity theft, said the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and EWG Action Fund in a joint statement.

Veterans Urge House to Reject Bill to Block Asbestos Victim Compensation

As the House is poised to vote on a bill this Thursday, March 9, that would delay or deny justice for asbestos victims, organizations representing the nation’s veterans – the group most at risk of exposure to the deadly fiber – are rising up in opposition.

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.

House Passes Bill Pushed by Asbestos Industry to Run Out the Clock on Asbestos Victims

The House passed legislation this evening that would delay or deny compensation for asbestos victims and place them at greater risk of identity theft, said the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and EWG Action Fund in a joint statement.

Veterans Urge House to Reject Bill to Block Asbestos Victim Compensation

As the House is poised to vote on a bill this Thursday, March 9, that would delay or deny justice for asbestos victims, organizations representing the nation’s veterans – the group most at risk of exposure to the deadly fiber – are rising up in opposition.

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