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New asbestos threats affect veterans, workers, children and drinking water

Aug. 18, 2015

In the last month alone, asbestos contamination has plagued a veterans’ medical center in Denver, construction workers rehabbing a school in southern Illinois as well as an elementary school in the state, and potentially, a popular river and drinking water source in Colorado.

Anti-Vets Bill Backed by Some in Congress

Jul. 24, 2015

Unfortunately for veterans who are or will suffer from asbestos-related disease, a cadre in Congress led by Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) is pushing an anti-vets bill that would deny justice to many former servicemen and women.

Honeywell’s Business is Security – But It’s Working to Make Asbestos Victims Less Secure

Jul. 21, 2015

Honeywell is one of the biggest backers of federal legislation that would delay or deny compensation to victims of asbestos exposure – a bill that would leave victims much less secure in their ability to pay for medical care and provide for their family’s needs if they die.

Asbestos Industry Money Flows to Members of Congress Pushing Bill to Impede Victims’ Rights

Jul. 20, 2015

Asbestos interests associated with Honeywell, Koch Industries, Allstate, Nationwide and other profitable, well-known companies have poured more than $3 million into the campaign accounts of 19 members of Congress who sit on the House Judiciary Committee.

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