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Senate's Frist reaffirms to bring up asbestos
ReutersDec 2, 2005 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.
Senate Majority Leader Bill
Frist on Friday reaffirmed a pledge to bring up legislation to
curb asbestos lawsuits early next year.
"That is an issue that we will take up very early," the
Tennessee Republican told reporters outside his office.
Reforming asbestos litigation was a "jobs issue, a lawsuit
abuse issue (and) a health care issue," Frist said.
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Frist said last month that one of the first issues the
Senate would take up in 2006 would be legislation to create a
$140 billion fund to compensate victims harmed by exposure to
the fibrous mineral and end hundreds of thousands of asbestos
injury lawsuits.
Asbestos was widely used for fireproofing and insulation
until the 1970s.
Scientists say inha...
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