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Asbestos ads don't flood Sessions with angry phone calls (Tuscaloosa News)An advertising blitz criticizing Sen. Jeff Sessions' support for asbestos trust fund legislation didn't result in a flood of angry phone calls to his office, but it sure got him upset with the trial lawyers who helped pay for the ads.
Asbestos Lawsuit Caught in a Web (Fox News)
The court system, groaning under the weight of asbestos cases, has prompted Congress to intervene. But some say the cure is worse than the disease.
Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Tongue firmly in cheek, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist -- a cardiac surgeon -- pledged Tuesday to resuscitate Democratic leader Harry Reid if Senate legislation to curb the increasing number of asbestos lawsuits makes him ill.
Senators clash on asbestos litigation bill (TimesLeader.com)
WASHINGTON - Tongue firmly in cheek, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist - a cardiac surgeon - pledged Tuesday to resuscitate Democratic leader Harry Reid if Senate legislation to curb the increasing number of asbestos lawsuits makes him ill.
The Bipartisan Asbestos Reform Bill: Why It Ought to Be Enacted Into Law (FindLaw)
Last month, in the midst of the Senate's pitched battle over the filibuster, the Judiciary Committee approved an asbestos reform bill. The bill is laudable; it shows how much good politicians can do when they approach a problem in a bipartisan spirit.
Jury rules GE not liable in asbestos trial (Belleville News-Democrat)
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Friday ruled General Electric is not liable for the asbestos that was used to wrap a turbine the company built in 1945 for a Navy ship.
Asbestos payouts of $70billion are 'tip of iceberg' (Telegraph.co.uk)
More than 730,000 people have filed asbestos injury claims in the US costing businesses and insurance companies more than $70billion, according to a think tank.
Asbestos Victims' Group Encourages Senate to Vote Against Specter's AsbestosReform Bill; CPMV Remains Opposed to Bill (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Committee to Protect Mesothelioma Victims (CPMV) adds its voice to the AFL-CIO in remaining strongly opposed to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter's asbestos trust fund bill, as currently amended. The Committee laid out its points of contention today in a letter to Specter and Leahy, as the Senate prepares to consider the legislation. The amended bill that will soon be considered by the U.S.
Asbestos Trust Fund Bill Clears Judiciary Committee; RetireSafe Lauds Judiciary for Helping Sick Seniors (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved S.852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act), a bill that will establish a trust fund for victims with asbestos-related diseases like asbestosis and mesothelioma. Charles G. Hardin, president of RetireSafe, issued the following statement in response to today's Judiciary Committee action