On Monday, July 29, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an act into law extending the benefits of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The…
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Asbestos Contamination in Talc Draws Attention to Lack of Regulation in the Cosmetics Industry
When a company wants to market a new drug to American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates the new product to see if…
18 Attorneys General Call for Passage of Reinstein Act to Protect Americans From Asbestos
On July 12, attorneys general from 18 states signed a letter asking lawmakers to pass a bill that would fully ban asbestos in the United…
This Independence Day, Fight for an America Free From Asbestos Exposure
Every Fourth of July, Americans come together to celebrate the birth of our nation. Looking back, there is so much our country has to be…
Cancer Survivors Remind Congress of Long-Term Costs of 9/11 Attacks
After an impassioned hearing, the House Committee on the Judiciary voted to pass a bill that would shore up the financially troubled September 11th Victims…
JoJo Siwa Makeup Set from Claire’s Part of Latest FDA Recall of Asbestos Contaminated Cosmetics
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted the public that asbestos has been detected in 2 cosmetic products. The manufacturers — Claire’s Stores…
Honoring Mesothelioma Survivors and Their Families on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is met with difficulty by many in the asbestos prevention community. For thousands of families impacted by asbestos, they are acutely aware of…
Firefighter Cancer Registry Will Be Valuable Research Tool in Fight Against Cancer
Firefighting is obviously a dangerous profession. Every year, thousands of men and women risk their health and safety to save lives, homes and communities. Yet…
$300 Million in Punitive Damages Added by New York Jury in Talc Lawsuit
A New York jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $300 Million in punitive damages over claims their talc products caused a woman’s mesothelioma.…