Eli Segal, an entrepreneur and former aide to President Clinton, died
JTA - The service included speeches by U.S. Sens. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.). Segal, the former chief executive of several companies, headed Clinton s Welfare to Work Partnership during his second term. Shortly after stepping down
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Record Searchlight - DETONATION AFTERMATH: A yellow cloud rises after explosive charges are detonated at a road-widening project. The cloud forms because of a chemical reaction caused by the explosives. Although Caltrans officials contend naturally occurring asbestos at
Making the FAIR Act Fair
American Enterprise Institute - litigation crisis far worse. A funny thing happened in Georgia. On April 12, 2005, Republican governor Sonny Perdue signed a law requiring an asbestos plaintiff to present prima facie evidence of physical impairment from a qualified physician
Increase in mesothelioma cases prompts call for checks
Australian Broadcasting Corp. - The Asbestos Diseases Society is urging anyone who has lived in or visited the town of Wittenoom in Western Australia’s north-west to be checked by a doctor after an increase in the number of people being diagnosed with mesothelioma. The society says
Dying asbestos victims fear new court challenge
Observer - A landmark legal challenge starts in the House of Lords on 13 March in an attempt to limit payouts for the most deadly form of asbestos-related cancer. Employers hope to overturn existing law by arguing that the cost of compensating mesothelioma
Compensation for Libby residents stalls in Senate
Missoulian - WASHINGTON - Legislation that would compensate some Libby residents sickened by asbestos poisoning stalled Tuesday as supporters failed to get enough votes to overcome a procedural vote on the bill. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said