Legislation & Litigation – Page 10
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Legislation & LitigationMesothelioma cancer patients being treated at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) already enrolled in a clinical trial are not being affected by the…
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Despite Intense Political Debate, Mesothelioma Advocates Strongly Support Obamacare
Despite a potential, partial government shutdown over the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — those working closely with patients diagnosed with…September 30, 2013 -
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NY Islanders Targeted in $1 Billion Lawsuit for Asbestos Exposure
A slumping National Hockey League team is the least of concerns at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, N.Y. It’s a lot…March 28, 2013 -
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Sequestration Will Hurt Research, Drug Development
Cancer research and the development of new drug therapies to fight the disease will be slowed significantly if the across-the-board federal spending cuts are…February 21, 2013 -
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Mesothelioma Among the Cancers Now Covered by 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
A variety of cancers — including mesothelioma — will be covered officially under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, a law designed…September 11, 2012 -
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Mesothelioma Supporters Make Presence Felt on Capitol Hill
The hallowed halls of Congress always are bustling this time of year, particularly with members in session. Those halls were even busier than usual…July 11, 2012 -
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Scientists Say Too Many Cancers Included in 9/11 Compensation Fund
The decision earlier this month to include mesothelioma and 49 other cancers among the illnesses covered by the new 9/11 Health and Compensation fund…June 21, 2012 -
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Asbestos Manufacturer W.R. Grace Prepares To Emerge from Bankruptcy
W.R. Grace’s bankruptcy status may finally come to an end in the coming days, according to recent reports. After being in bankruptcy for 11…June 20, 2012 -
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Mesothelioma Among Cancers Now Covered by 9/11 Health Care Law
Mesothelioma is among the 50 different cancers that now will be covered by the $4.3 billion health and compensation fund for victims of 9/11,…June 11, 2012 -
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Louisiana Stops Bill Aimed at Protecting Asbestos Manufacturers
A Louisiana Senate Judiciary committee this week boldly stopped a bill threatening to curb the rights of mesothelioma patients and reduce liability for big…May 31, 2012