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AP Wire White House has serious concerns about asbestos bill
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Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006
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Posted on Wed, Feb.
08, 2006
White House has serious concerns about asbestos bill
LAURIE KELLMAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The White House gave a lukewarm endorsement Wednesday to an asbestos bill in the Senate, saying it has serious concerns about some parts of the legislation to establish a $140 billion fund for paying victims and ending their lawsuits.
The bill's sponsor, Judiciary Committee Arlen Specter, R-Pa., acknowledged there are unresolved problems.
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