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Asbestos fund moving (slowly) forward

The US asbestos compensation fund bill is moving forward to the full Senate after the Senate judiciary committee voted in favour by 10-to-8. However, its future progress is said to be uncertain as neither the insurance industry, nor labour groups are supportive of the bill as drafted.

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