Submitted by Faye State, Aug 25, 2008 22:20

And asbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Society, the U.S. imported and used an estimated 1,820 tons of asbestos in 2007, an estimated 84% for roofing materials. The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill to ban the future importation and use of asbestos (it is already banned in 40 countries) and provide funding for research into effective treatment of asbestos-related diseases. I have written my representative to support the bill.

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