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The Dangers of Asbestos are Ignored Once it Leaves the US and Canada

I admit that I’m a news junky. Recently, however, I feel like the news has been stuck on rewind.  CNN, ABC, CBS and the other news agencies continue to cover the same stories:  the national debt crisis, the recession, the poor job market, and occasionally, a Hollywood scandal.  But the other day I came across a “hidden” crisis that isn’t getting quite so much press – asbestos-related illnesses. Continue Reading

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Veterans Susceptible to Various Diseases Including Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Asbestosis

I had the opportunity to attend the local Veteran’s Day parade earlier this month.  As always, I got emotional and swelled up with pride when so many Americans came out just to thank me and my fellow veterans for the service we have given to this fine country.  Unfortunately, I quickly became disillusioned when I realized just how many disabled veterans were in the crowd.

So, I decided to do a little research.  While the physical toll of war and military service is obvious from the crutches, prosthetics and wheelchairs so many veterans rely upon, how many other veterans are suffering from a debilitating illness?

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