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 Would Strip Rights from Georgians Poisoned from Asbestos

March 6th, 2020

WASHINGTON – Asbestos has devastated thousands of families in Georgia, with more than 4,100 residents dying from asbestos-triggered diseases between 1999 and 2017, according to a new analysis of the most recently available federal mortality data by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund.

Maine Tops Nation with Highest Asbestos Death Rate

August 30th, 2018

If Confirmed to Supreme Court, Kavanaugh Could Be Key Vote in Keeping Asbestos Legal

Will Brett Kavanaugh Keep Asbestos Legal?

August 28th, 2018

Will a vote for Brett Kavanaugh for the critical swing seat on the Supreme Court be a vote to keep asbestos legal?

Maine Has Highest Annual Asbestos Death Rate in the Nation, Says New Report

March 31st, 2016

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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 Would Strip Rights from Georgians Poisoned from Asbestos

WASHINGTON – Asbestos has devastated thousands of families in Georgia, with more than 4,100 residents dying from asbestos-triggered diseases between 1999 and 2017, according to a new analysis of the most recently available federal mortality data by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund.

Maine Tops Nation with Highest Asbestos Death Rate

If Confirmed to Supreme Court, Kavanaugh Could Be Key Vote in Keeping Asbestos Legal

Will Brett Kavanaugh Keep Asbestos Legal?

Will a vote for Brett Kavanaugh for the critical swing seat on the Supreme Court be a vote to keep asbestos legal?

Maine Has Highest Annual Asbestos Death Rate in the Nation, Says New Report

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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