Sen. Jeff Flake

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 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.

Opposition to Asbestos Industry Bill Grows

October 15th, 2015

As the House is poised to vote on a bill that would delay or deny justice for asbestos victims, organizations representing the nation’s veterans, firefighters, emergency responders and teachers - populations who are most at risk from exposure to the deadly substance - have come out strong in opposition.

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Asbestos Nation

Sen. Jeff Flake

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 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.

Opposition to Asbestos Industry Bill Grows

Asbestos Nation

Sen. Jeff Flake

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 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.

Opposition to Asbestos Industry Bill Grows

Asbestos Nation

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