ADAO in the News

From the ADAO Executive Staff

ADAO Update from Linda, Executive Director:
— ADAO Update

ADAO Legislative Update from Paul, Grassroots Legislative Director:
— ADAO Legislative Update

ADAO Volunteer Update from:
Margy - ADAO National Representatives' Director
— Email Margy

Media Advisory

Tribute Concert in honor of Warren Zevon
-- November 5, 2007 Media Advisory

Proceeds benefit ADAO Education Fund and MARF

Murray's Asbestos Ban Passes Senate
-- October 4, 2007


Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to hold 3rd Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference
-- March 8, 2007 Media Advisory

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization holds press conference on inaugural Asbestos Awareness Day
— May 28, 2005 Media Advisory

ADAO Interviews
(Print, Radio, and Television)

CNN: Asbestos in Products News Story
-- January 2008 Web Link

ABC: Asbestos News Story
-- January 2008 Web Link

CNN: Hunter Toy News Story
-- January 2008 Web Link

Consumer Affairs: Safe Toys News Story
-- January 2008 Web Link

Toxic Toy Alert: Tell CBS To Recall Deadly, Best-Selling Toy
-- January 2008 Web Link

The Factual Implications of Asbestos Exposure
-- May 2007 - Independent Asbestos News (PDF)

Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of ADAO, Testifies on Capitol Hill
-- June 12, 2007 (PDF)

Asbestos takes its toll on a new generation
-- June 7, 2007 - Lloyds List (PDF)

Proposed asbestos fund not the right answer
By Herman Hamilton -Guest columnist, Warrick Publishing Online in response to August 10, 2006 Newburgh-Chandler Article -> .pdf or .doc

Mesothelioma Asbestos: One-Time 'Magic' Mineral Now a Worldwide Health Menace as Human Toll from Exposure Reaches Epidemic Proportions
— December 7, 2005 - Newsinferno.com By Steve DiJoseph (PDF)

KPFA Interview with Paul Zygielbaum and Linda Reinstein aired Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 3:00 pm:
— KPFA audio archive

Asbestos issue coming to a head:
— April 2, 2005 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Specter negotiating asbestos bill, aims for new version:
— April 1, 2005 - National Journal-Congress Daily

"Death by Breath" — A Manhattan Beach family leads an international grassroots effort to raise asbestos disease awareness:
— March 24, 2005 - Easy Reader

Bush urges settlement of asbestos claims:
— January 8, 2005 - The Washington Post

Bush Backs Asbestos Tort Fund:
— January 8, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Asbestos Claims Solutions Sought:
— January 4, 2005 - The Washington Post

Asbestos: The Forgotten Killer:
— July 22, 2004 - A CBS 2 Special Assignment

Emily's Father's Day — One South Bay Family Celebrates a Little Differently:
— June 2004 - Los Angeles Magazine

Medical Notebook: MB couple forms group to raise awareness of mesothelioma:
— May 10, 2004 - Daily Breeze

Press Releases

Public Justice Files Two Lawsuits Over CSI Toys Containing Asbestos
April 12, 2008 - Click Here

ADAO Applauds the United States Senate for Passing a Resolution to Establish “National Asbestos Awareness Week”: Resolution Furthers Education and Awareness of Asbestos Dangers (PDF)
March 6, 2008 - Click Here

ADAO is Dissatisfied with Planet Toys Temporary “Stop Sale ” on CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit
December 21, 2007 - Click Here

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Commissioner Jerry Farrell for Statewide Recall of CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit (PDF)
December 19, 2007 - Click Here

Department of Consumer Protection Halts Sales of “CSI” Fingerprint Toy (PDF)
December 19, 2007 - Click Here

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Comply with Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials Chairman Albert Wynn (PDF)
December 17, 2007 - Click Here

ADAO Releases Findings That Reveal Evidence of Asbestos in Everyday Products (PDF)
November 28, 2007 - Click Here

ADAO Awards Top Honors to Leading Voices in Asbestos Awareness
November 15, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Ban Asbestos in America Act Passes U.S. Senate
October 4, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Statements on the Passing of Warren Zevon
September 7, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

The A sbestos Disease Awareness Organization Launches the ADAO Educational Online Asbestos Video Library
August 8, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Applauds Unanimous Passage of Senator Patty Murray's Ban Asbestos in America Act by U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
July 31, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Attends Key Asbestos Hearings July 31 and August 1
July 31, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Applauds Unanimous Passage of Senator Patty Murray's Ban Asbestos in America Act by U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
July 31, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Leadership Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as Part of Expert Panel on Effects of Asbestos
--June 12, 2007 - .pdf

Forum of UK Asbestos Support Groups Present Award to ADAO Executive Director, Linda Reinstein
--May 16, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Releases New Findings on Exposed Victims
-- May 9, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Honors Asbestos Victims on Workers Memorial Day
-- April 28, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Announces Launch of Powerful Video featuring Capitol Hill Tunnel Supervisor John Thayer
-- April 19, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Demands Justice for Congressional Tunnel Workers
-- April 10, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Applauds Senate for Passage of “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
-- March 30, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Urges Senate for Passage of ‘National Asbestos Awareness Week’
-- March 16, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds Senator Patty Murray for Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
-- March 1, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to Honor Les Skramstad with Alan Reinstein Memorial Award
-- February 8, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Mourns the Passing of Montana Miner and Activist, Les Skramstad
 … January 24, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Announces 2007 AAD Honorees Press Release
-- January 2, 2007 - .pdf or .doc

Leading Health Industry Journal Recognizes Importance of Asbestos Awareness
-- December 14, 2006 - .pdf or .doc

Statement from Linda Reinstein on the anniversary of the passing of Warren Zevon
-- September 7, 2006 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Opposes S. 3274, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2006
-- June 1, 2006 - .pdf or .doc

ADAO Co-Founder Douglas Larkin Statement on the Passing of ADAO President Alan Reinstein
-- May 23, 2006 - .pdf or .doc

Key Groups to Build on Momentum of National Asbestos Awareness Day During Month of April, Laying Groundwork for Such Events as 17 th Annual Workers Memorial Day on April 28 th
April 6, 2006 - .pdf or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Awards Top Honors to L eading Voices in Asbestos Awareness
March 27, 2006 - .htm or .doc

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Launches Science Advisory Board - Renowned Scientists Arthur L. Frank, M.D., Ph.D. and Richard A. Lemen, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. to Serve as Co-Chairs
— October 17, 2005 - Press Release (PDF)

Statement from Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization on the anniversary of the passing of Warren Zevon:
— September 7, 2005 - Press Release (PDF)

Unlikely Allies Unite To Oppose Asbestos Trust Fund:
— July 25, 2005 - Press Release (PDF)

Victim's Organizations Form Asbestos Victims Coalition in Opposition to Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation - Organizations Opposed to Specter-Leahy Trust Fund Legislation; Coalition to Highlight Realities of National Asbestos Trust Fund on Victims and Victim's Families
— June 27, 2005 - Press Release (PDF)

Leading Asbestos Victims Groups Gather in Nation's Capitol to Discuss Reasons Why Senate Bill 852, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act", is Not Fair - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Coordinates Landmark Asbestos Victims Meeting with Senator Specter
— April 25, 2005 - Press Release (PDF)

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Calls Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation "Corporate Bailout":
— May 26, 2005 - Press Release

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization recognizes first Asbestos Awareness Day on April 1, 2004 - Designated by U.S. Senate:
— April 1, 2005 - Press Release

"Keep Me in Your Heart" - Warren Zevon's music highlights new slideshow marking Asbestos Disease Awareness Day:
— March 22, 2005 - Press Release

Asbestos Victims Organization requests meeting with President Bush:
— January 6, 2005 - Press Release

Jordan Zevon recognizes Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization in newly released tribute album to his father, Warren Zevon:
— October 19, 2004 - Press Release

U.S. Senator Harry Reid honors the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization by introducing a resolution calling for a National Asbestos Awareness Day - Legislation to promote increased awareness of the dangers of asbestos:
— October 6, 2004 - Press Release

Asbestos victims groups unite in strong opposition to the Asbestos Trust Fund. Three of the nation's leading asbestos victims organizations, The Committee to Protect Mesothelioma Victims (CPMV), Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), and Asbestos Victims Organization (AVO) have joined to express concerns about the latest asbestos litigation reform proposal exchanged between Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle:
— September 16, 2004 - Press Release

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization announces ADAO's Coalition for Asbestos Awareness. Coalition honors passing of Warren Zevon:
— September 7, 2004 - Press Release

Jordan Zevon becomes national spokesperson for Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. Musician and son of music legend, Warren Zevon, honors his father's life by speaking out for the rights of asbestos victims:
— August 31, 2004 - Press Release

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization applauds US Senate for rejecting S. 2290:
— April 22, 2004 - Press Release

Organization Calls for Independent Commission to Determine Fair Funding Levels for Potential National Asbestos Compensation Fund. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization launched to serve as the voice of asbestos victims, to support their rights, to help ensure early detection, better treatment options, and legal justice:
— ADAO April 1, 2004 Press Release