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Patrick J. Kennedy: Bailing out an industry that has caused harm to millions of Americans, is the ultimate slap in the face to the millions…

On the recordMay 17, 2000
Bailing out an industry that has caused harm to millions of Americans, is the ultimate slap in the face to the millions of victims affected by the deadly hazards of asbestos.
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Patrick J. Kennedy
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congress.gov
May 17, 2000

Editor's note · Context

Kennedy criticizing the bill for benefiting asbestos manufacturers at the expense of victims.

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