The White House gave a lukewarm endorsement Wednesday to an asbestos bill in the Senate, saying it has serious concerns about some parts of the legislation that would establish a $140 billion fund for asbestos victims and end their lawsuits. The bill's sponsor, Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., acknowledged there are unresolved problems. Topping the list of issues is whether the trust fund financed by asbestos manufacturers, users and their insurers would be drained by claims.
February 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The White House gave a lukewarm endorsement Wednesday to an asbestos bill in the Senate, saying it has serious concerns about some parts of the legislation to establish a $140 billion fund for paying victims and ending their lawsuits.
The bill’s sponsor, Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., acknowledged there are unresolved problems.
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