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WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Projections of future asbestos claims will be examined at a hearing planned for later this month, U.S.
Senate aides said on Friday, amid concern over whether a proposed $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is big enough.
A study in September by a Washington economic consulting firm said the proposed fund would quickly be swamped by asbestos injury claims and go broke within three years, adding to concerns among some senators that the fund is not viable.
The hearing by the Senate Judiciary Commi...
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