Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds US Senate for Rejecting S. 2290

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004--Organization Calls for Independent Commission to Determine Fair Funding Levels for Potential National Asbestos Compensation Fund

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an organization dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today praised the United States Senate for rejecting S. 2290.

ADAO has been meeting with legislators to share victims' concerns about S. 2290 and is calling for an independent commission to determine fair funding levels. According to ADAO, the bill has numerous inequities - including inadequate compensation, awards not based on the merits of individual cases, no opt-out clause ensuring a person's right to file a lawsuit, debts against the value of insurance coverage, and more.

"We applaud the United States Senate for rejecting S. 2290 in today's session," said Linda Reinstein, Executive Director, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. "This bill does not fairly represent asbestos victims and we look forward to continuing to work with Congress to help find the right solution."

News Source: Business Wire | Published: April 23, 2004 | Read Full Story

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