As I started to have folks educate me about this, what I had not realized until I was involved in this bill...
And the way to look at it holistically is to say let's quit importing it, like 60+ major developed nations have done.
I know that you have been immersed in this issue for a long time.
Here in the United States, however, we have failed to do the same.
So in a situation like 9/11, when there was legacy asbestos from the building materials in the air, could fire fighters ...
No. They took over two-thirds of the industry.
So, a very complicated process, subject to court challenges. We have been at this since 1989, and EPA has failed us now ...
I believe it is far past time that we follow the lead of the rest of the developed world and protect our citizens from t...
It is way past time that America joined the other developed nations and end the importation and use of asbestos in manuf...
In closing, given what we know today, asbestos is public enemy No. 1 and must be banned now.
I remain concerned about increasing access to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.