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Congressman's Widow Urges Senate to Ban Asbestos

National News • March 5, 2007
The widow of a congressman who died from asbestos-related cancer has urged Congress to pass legislation that would ban the substance. Sue Vento told a Senate panel last week about the battle waged ...

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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Asbestos

Posted On: March 9, 2007, 9:44 am CST
Posted By: GG
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Asbestos is a mineral, not an "element." Just like other minerals, there are deposits located in various places, and California and Montana seem to be the only two in the USA; thanks to its resilient nature and the use of asbestos-containing products, there is an ambient level of asbestos fibers in the air throughout the entire United States. The more it is used, the higher that ambient level becomes. Bans will decrease the use, thereby decreasing the risk.
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