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Friday, March 24, 2006

Asbestos Cancer - Wake Schedule For 9/11 Worker Who Died Of Cancer


Wake Schedule For 9/11 Worker Who Died Of Cancer
NY1, NY - Mar 18, 2006Debbie Reeve, 41, was a paramedic for 17 years. She died Wednesday of mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer often caused by asbestos. ...
Source: www.ny1.com

Firm fined $45,000 for asbestos violations
Salem Statesman Journal, OR - Mar 22, 2006... Her investigation found a pattern of improper asbestos removal and disposal despite knowledge of the cancer-causing material in the building, public records ...
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Asbestos removal continues to be delayed by insurance issues
Ha'aretz, Israel - Mar 19, 2006... The inspectors, who are aware of the risk of developing lung cancer and other fatal lung diseases posed by asbestos exposure, are unwilling to work without ...
Source: www.haaretzdaily.com

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Asbestos Cancer - Widows fight on for asbestos payout


Widows fight on for asbestos payout
The widows of two men who died from the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma will go to the House of Lords today to try to block moves which could deprive workers and their families of millions of pounds in compensation.
Source: money.guardian.co.uk

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Asbestos Cancer - New asbestos law no panacea / Rigid criteria mean many lung-disease


New asbestos law no panacea / Rigid criteria mean many lung-disease
Daily Yomiuri On-Line - A new law that provides financial aid to victims of asbestos-linked diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer will go into effect March 27, and the government will begin accepting applications for compensation from Monday. Environment Minister
Source: www.yomiuri.co.jp

Our Nation
Queensland Sunday Mail - ORPHANS who were once housed at the North Coast Children's Home, in Lismore, are now suing the Anglican Church in what their lawyers believe could become Australia's biggest child abuse case. $3m for Queen's visit TAXPAYERS face a $3 million bill for
Source: www.thesundaymail.news.com.au

EPA fines California Department of Transportation and construction
YubaNet - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined W.C. Maloney, Inc. of Stockton, Calif. and the California Department of Transportation $7,700 for an alleged violation of the federal Clean Air Act asbestos regulations. In 2003, the California
Source: www.yubanet.com