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Plans to remove asbestos under review
The Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County has presented plans for rehabilitating the Ambler boiler house by removing arsenic, asbestos, fuel oil and lead. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:28:35 GMT)

Asbestos stripped from reactors
A project to remove thousands of tonnes of asbestos from the former Calder Hall nuclear site is completed. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:32:26 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:19:07 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Signs On Two CLIA Labs To Distribute Its First microRNA-Based Dxs
Rosetta Genomics said this month it has signed on clinical laboratory improvement amendments-certified laboratories at a pair of US medical schools to distribute its first microRNA-based cancer diagnostics. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:05:09 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK — Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:42:09 GMT)

Asbestos removal paves way for new park entranceway
With an impending date with demolition, the defunct Manor House Apartment complex is undergoing an asbestos-removal procedure conducted by Snyder Environmental & Construction Inc. of Little Rock at a cost of $146,800. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:44:30 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people as much as cancer. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:56:29 GMT)

9/11 compensation still in limbo
A $657.5 million settlement reached between the city and 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers on March 11 must be renegotiated, a U.S. District Court Judge said. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:54:33 GMT)

Deal for sick 9/11 responders rejected
FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2001 file photo, firefighters make their way over the ruins of the World Trade Center through clouds of dust and smoke at ground zero in New York. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:07:43 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
In this October 11, 2001 file photo, firefighters make their way over the ruins of the World Trade Center through clouds of dust and smoke at ground zero in New York. (AP) NEW YORK (AP) – Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received ... (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:48:39 GMT)

Homes cordoned off in asbestos blaze scare
AN area surrounding a garage was cordoned off and nearby residents told to keep windows closed after asbestos was discovered when the building was set alight by arsonists. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:17:33 GMT)

Asbestos removal paves way for new park entranceway
With an impending date with demolition, the defunct Manor House Apartment complex is undergoing an asbestos-removal procedure conducted by Snyder Environmental & Construction Inc. of Little Rock at a cost of $146,800. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:59:30 GMT)

2,500 tons of asbestos removed
NEARLY 2,500 tons of asbestos have finally been removed from the former Calder Hall nuclear power station. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:24:39 GMT)

ADAO Praises Senate For Passage Of Sixth Annual Resolution That Establishes "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds the United State Senate for the passage of S.RES.427, a resolution that declares the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week" and urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate Americans of the severe hazards of asbestos exposure. "We are ... (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:22:12 GMT)

2,500 tons of asbestos removed from old Calder Hall power station
Nearly 2,500 tons of asbestos have finally been removed from the former Calder Hall nuclear power station. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:25:43 GMT)

9/11 compensation still in limbo
A $657.5 million settlement reached between the city and 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers on March 11 must be renegotiated, a U.S. District Court Judge said. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:53:01 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. Yet, statistics show that cancer rates among those who worked in trade center rubble are in line with rates among the general public. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:59:16 GMT)

Landmark bill to aid asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The landmark health-care reform bill that was expected to be signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday is slated to expand Medicare coverage to locals suffering from asbestos-related health conditions. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:04:57 GMT)

When Taking Care Taps the Soul, and the Wallet
Lionel Shriver’s new novel, “So Much for That,” explores the medical struggles of a middle-class family in Westchester County. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:22:00 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK (AP) - Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:03:29 GMT)

Lionel Shriver: Healthcare Reform: Fiction Goes Where Congress Fears to Tread
I think fiction is the only form that can animate the current healthcare debate, which otherwise gets lost in the dulling details of tax credits and Medicare fee structures. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:30:40 GMT)

Split won't endanger asbestos compo, CSR tells court
EVEN a breach of its banking covenants would not prevent CSR from honouring its liability to pay asbestos compensation if it split into two, its lawyers told a full bench of the Federal Court yesterday. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:41:21 GMT)

State Senate doesn't like Joe B. Hall?
FRANKFORT – A measure to urge the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to enshrine former University of Kentucky basketball coach Joe B. Hall is in trouble, as is legislation that would require large insurance companies to provide coverage for intensive treatment of autism. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:50:20 GMT)

'CSR asbestos estimates uncertain'
THE Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) says the court's earlier decision to dismiss CSR's application to put a demerger proposal to a shareholder vote was correct. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:55:29 GMT)

Asbestos fears in factory blaze
A FIRE at a factory in Melbourne’s east triggered the evacuation of nearby buildings after an asbestos roof partly collapsed. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:26:01 GMT)

Asbestos widow wins High Court battle
The widow of an asbestos victim has won a High Court battle to receive almost nine times the compensation his former employer's insurance company had offered. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:55:29 GMT)

Dust risks as asbestos roof explodes
Shoppers at a suburban Bunnings Warehouse evacuated after fire sends asbestos debris flying. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:25:18 GMT)

Asbestos Comp Fund backs initial CSR verdict
The Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund tells the Federal Court the court's earlier decision to dismiss CSR's application to put a demerger proposal to a shareholder vote was correct. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:43:09 GMT)

Asbestos removal paves way for new park entranceway
With an impending date with demolition, the defunct Manor House Apartment complex is undergoing an asbestos-removal procedure conducted by Snyder Environmental & Construction Inc. of Little Rock at a cost of $146,800. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:44:30 GMT)

In Brief
Mr Kozaczynski ( the deceased ) was exposed to asbestos in the course of his employment with Commonwealth Steel Company Ltd ( Commonwealth Steel ), such exposure occurring between 2 December 1962 and 1986. As a result of his exposure to asbestos, the deceased contracted mesothelioma. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:24:57 GMT)

9/11 compensation still in limbo
A $657.5 million settlement reached between the city and 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers on March 11 must be renegotiated, a U.S. District Court Judge said. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:53:40 GMT)

Asbestos widow defeats insurer
ASBESTOS widow Irene Stewart has won her High Court battle for compensation against insurance giant QBE. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

CSR split 'poses risk to asbestos compensation'
CSR's proposal to split into two companies requires sufferers of asbestos diseases 'to take all the risk that things don't turn out', a full bench of the Federal Court heard yesterday. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:14:51 GMT)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Wins $11 Million Texas Asbestos Cancer Verdict
Baron & Budd, P.C. announced an approximately $11 million asbestos cancer verdict today for a Dallas family. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of mesothelioma patient and career painter Vernon Walker and wife Patsy Walker. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:15:00 GMT)

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK - Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by toxic dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares people like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:20:55 GMT)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Wins $11M Texas Asbestos Cancer Verdict
Career painter awarded one of the largest Texas verdicts of its kindDALLAS -- Baron & Budd, P.C.... (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:03:53 GMT)

CSR move 'too much risk for asbestos victims'
CSR's proposal to split into two companies required sufferers of asbestos diseases ''to take all the risk that things don't turn out'' as financial experts predicted, a full bench of the Federal Court heard yesterday. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:17:42 GMT)

Four New Cases Of Mesothelioma Added To Mining Health Study
Four new cases of asbestos-related cancer to be included in University of Minnesota's Taconite Workers Health Study (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:11:09 GMT)

Four New Mesothelioma Cases Found
The Minnesota Department of Health has discovered four more cases of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, as part of the University of Minnesota's Taconite Workers Health Study. The four new cases brings the total number of workers diagnosed to 63. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:22:20 GMT)

4 new cases of cancer found among former mine workers
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified four new cases of a rare cancer among former Iron Range mine workers. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:42:21 GMT)

CSR split 'poses risk to asbestos compensation'
CSR's proposal to split into two companies requires sufferers of asbestos diseases ''to take all the risk that things don't turn out'' as financial experts predicted, a full bench of the Federal Court heard yesterday. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:41:21 GMT)

4 new cancer case found in Minn. taconite workers
The state Department of Health has identified four more cases of a rare asbestos-related cancer among Minnesota taconite workers. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:14:33 GMT)

4 more cases of rare cancer found in ex-taconite workers
The state Department of Health has identified four more cases of a rare asbestos-related cancer among Minnesota taconite workers. The department said Tuesday that it discovered the cases among a group of 69,000 people who worked in the state's mining industry between the 1930s and 1982. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:57:06 GMT)

Asbestos covered pipes discovered in Jefferson County creek
Asbestos covered pipes discovered in Jefferson County creek (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:25:02 GMT)

Wallaby Grip Limited v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited; Stewart v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2010] HCA 9
Angus Stewart commenced proceedings in the Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales seeking damages in respect to the condition of mesothelioma alleged to have arisen from his exposure to asbestos whilst employed by Pilkington Bros (Australia) Limited from 1964 to 1967. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:24:54 GMT)

Asbestos leads to closure of rail signal box
The old wooden signal box at Shaw and Crompton Station, which guarded the level crossing for years, is to be knocked down. The East Lancashire Railway had hoped to be able to move it to the ELR, but Network Rail has decided to demolish the box because a routine check revealed it contained asbestos. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:18:13 GMT)

Board gives OK to hire asbestos removal firm
NORTH BROOKFIELD - A recommendation of the North Brookfield Downtown Development Commission was all selectmen needed last night to unanimously approve the hiring of AECOM Environment to manage remediation of asbestos contamination on the South Common Street tract of the former Aztec Industries/Asbestos Textile site. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:34:43 GMT)

Asbestos removal paves way for new park entranceway
With an impending date with demolition, the defunct Manor House Apartment complex is undergoing an asbestos-removal procedure conducted by Snyder Environmental & Construction Inc. of Little Rock at a cost of $146,800. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:29:35 GMT)

9/11 compensation still in limbo
A $657.5 million settlement reached between the city and 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers on March 11 must be renegotiated, a U.S. District Court Judge said. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:42:01 GMT)

Baucus marking expansion of Libby asbestos clinic
More than a year ago, Senator Max Baucus made a commitment to support more assistance for Libby asbestos victims. This afternoon he's back in Northwest Montana to mark the expansion of a clinic that's helping residents suffering from the health impacts of the city's mining past. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:43:15 -0700)

Asbestos-covered pipes found in Missouri creek
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says exposure to asbestos can increase the risk of lung disease. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:55:50 GMT)

Asbestos-covered pipes found in Missouri creek
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State officials are investigating the discovery of about 30 asbestos-covered pipes in a creek in eastern Missouri's Jefferson County. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:58:33 GMT)

4 new cancer case found in taconite workers
The state Department of Health has identified four more cases of a rare asbestos-related cancer among Minnesota taconite workers. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:03 GMT)

CSR split 'poses risk to asbestos compensation'
CSR's proposal to split into two companies requires sufferers of asbestos diseases ''to take all the risk that things don't turn out'' as financial experts predicted, a full bench of the Federal Court heard yesterday. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:37:17 GMT)

Baucus marking expansion of Libby asbestos clinic
More than a year ago, Senator Max Baucus made a commitment to support more assistance for Libby asbestos victims. This afternoon he's back in Northwest Montana to mark the expansion of a clinic that's helping residents suffering from the health impacts of the city's mining past. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:42:03 GMT)

Asbestos abundant in Lode, study says
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report Monday on the dangers posed in the Mother Lode by asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral known to cause cancer and lung disease. The bad news, according to the report, is that asbestos is prevalent in much of the Mother Lode. In fact, outcrops of serpentine — the official state rock, which can contain asbestos — are found on ... (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:22:24 GMT)

FVCC speaker to address challenges of asbestos
KALISPELL - Dr. Brian R. Strohmeier, corporate laboratory operations manager at R.J. Lee Group, Inc. in Monroeville, Pa., will address some of the key issues involved with the current debate concerning naturally occurring asbestos and the proposed improved analytical methodologies for dealing with the issue during a free lecture, "Naturally Occurring Asbestos: A Recurring Analytical and Public ... (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:42:04 -0700)

Is asbestos in your home or workplace?
Wall insulation, floor tiles and decorative plaster... those are just some of the everyday products that have been found to contain asbestos. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:08:38 -0700)

9/11 compensation still in limbo
A $657.5 million settlement reached between the city and 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers on March 11 must be renegotiated, a U.S. District Court Judge said. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:12:17 GMT)

Asbestos-covered pipes found in Missouri creek
State officials are investigating the discovery of about 30 asbestos-covered pipes in a creek in eastern Missouri's Jefferson County. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:05:23 GMT)

Baucus marking expansion of Libby asbestos clinic
LIBBY - Montana Senator Max Baucus made a commitment to support more assistance for Libby asbestos victims over a year ago, and on Wednesday afternoon he's back in Northwest Montana to mark the expansion of a clinic that's helping residents suffering from the health impacts of the city's mining past. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:53:09 GMT)

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