Archive - Feb 8, 2006

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ABESTOS LEGISLATION GOES TO DEBATE
Legislation to set up a $140 billion trust fund to pay those made ill by asbestos cleared its first hurdle when Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid reversed course and removed his objection to debating the measure. The bill would pay asbestos victims from a privately supported trust fund in exchange for halting all asbestos-related court cases. Supporters say the proposal would speed relief to people sickened by exposure to asbestos. Opponents say the trust fund would be drained by claims and taxpayers would end up footing the bill. Senator The debate is expected to take place over the next two weeks.

NEW DEHLI PROTESTS OF ANTI-MUSLIM CARTOONS