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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.
Explore BelowHill Cybersecurity Panel Urged To Safeguard Asbestos Victims’ Privacy
November 4th, 2015
If the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus is to maintain its credibility as a bipartisan group whose mission is to protect all Americans from the growing threats of identity theft and cyber attack, it must oppose any legislation that would put any American at increased risk.
U.S. Chamber-Backed Bill Bashed by Chamber Audience
October 28th, 2015
EWG Action Fund sent a camera and crew to the event to gauge how some of the conference guests felt about violating Americans’ privacy.
Rep. Farenthold: Pillar of privacy protection, but not for asbestos victims
October 1st, 2015
“In America, we have a right to privacy and that right should be upheld," tweeted Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, author of the so-called FACT Act that would put asbestos victims at greater risk of identity theft.
Analysis: Identity Theft Threatens Asbestos Victims Under Congressional Proposal
September 28th, 2015
A bill awaiting a vote in the House would put thousands of Americans at heightened risk of identity theft, according to an analysis of the legislation by a leading authority in the area of privacy law.
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