STORIFY: Asbestos Victims Outraged with the Passage of the So-Called FACT Act (HR 982)
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ADAO Brings the “Voice of the Victims” to the House Staff Briefing in Opposition of the FACT Act
Posted on November 12, 2013 Sometime I feel like a broken record when I remind Congressional Members that “Asbestos Victims Oppose H.R. 982. The FACT Act was written for the #asbestos industry - NOT US!" Ellen Patton, mesothelioma patient, and I joined Michelle Schwartz from Alliance for Justice, Julia Duncan of American Association for Justice, and Judy [...]
ADAO Sends Our Gratitude to the Veterans Who Have Unselfishly Served Our Country
Posted on November 11, 2013 Tomorrow, ADAO joins in the celebration of Veterans Day, to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We are deeply saddened by the numbers of veterans who have been exposed to asbestos. The Department of Veteran Affairs lists [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Mesothelioma Warrior Memorial Photo Collection (Graphics)
Posted on November 9, 2013 Every day, more than 300 people around world die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases. Don't be fooled – asbestos mining, manufacturing, processing, and distribution continues. In 2012, the USA imported more than 1,000 metric tons of asbestos. In 2012, an estimated 2 million metric tons were consumed around the world. The [...]
ACTION ALERT Stop The FACT Act! Call and Urge Your Congressional Representative to Vote NO on H.R. 982
Posted on November 8, 2013 H.R. 982 Further victimizes Asbestos Victims and Families: Invades Privacy – Denies Justice – Delays Compensation ADAO needs your HELP today! I am going to Congress next week to ensure our voices are heard. I will be telling Members of Congress and the media about our mesothelioma battles and how asbestos-caused diseases [...]