Thousands Die From Asbestos Disease

Each one of the ten thousand Americans who will die from asbestos exposure this year will have a similar story. Each one will leave behind a family that will never be whole again. Each one is counting on us here in the Senate to ensure they have the means necessary to pursue their rightful claim for the damages asbestos exposure has caused them and their families.

The so-called FAIR Act will not provide these protections and that is why I oppose it. As I have explained, this legislation attempts to set up an alternative system for recovery that is doomed to failure and will unacceptably impair the rights of victims. We in the Senate need to remind ourselves that our best efforts must always be directed toward meeting the needs of victims, and the FAIR Act falls short.

Information courtesy of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

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