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MesoLink.org Mesothelioma News, February 2005:

(02-28-05) February 28th, 2005 | Asbestos Risk Closes Activity Center A New Mexico State University activity center had to be closed earlier last week following a leak that led to the discovery of asbestos in the pipes.

(02-25-05) February 25th, 2005 | More Changes Requested To Asbestos Bill A recent meeting arranged for government officials to air any concerns they had about the asbestos trust fund bill has resulted in requests for further changes to the bill.

(02-24-05) February 24th, 2005 | Jackson County Resident Concerned About Landfill A Jackson County resident has expressed his concerns about a landfill that is already being constructed nearby.

(02-23-05) February 23rd, 2005 | Environmental Protection Agency Fines Brothel Owner The Environmental Protection Agency has fined the owner of Mustang Ranch Buildings, Lance Gilman, $23,000 for improper removal of asbestos from his brothel before it was moved to the Wild Horse Adult Resort and Spa, just east of Reno.

(02-22-05) February 22nd, 2005 | Burst Pipe Causes Asbestos Scare There has been chaos at Alaska state library after a two inch water pipe burst in Wednesday last week, causing damage to paper and books, and creating concern over the possibility of asbestos contamination in the air.

(02-21-05) February 21st, 2005 | Asbestos In Brisbane Hospital Causes Concerns Asbestos left in Block 7 of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has raised major concerns and has resulted in workers planning to down tools due to the potential dangers posed by the dangerous asbestos.

(02-18-05) February 18th, 2005 | Widow receives compensation through Halliburton payout A widow has spoken out after winning a compensation claim following the $30 million payout by Halliburton to 120 asbestos injury victims and their families.

(02-17-05) February 17th, 2005 | W R Grace Executives Face Stiff Fine And Prison Sentences A federal indictment in Monday claims that more than 120 people suffered illness or death due to asbestos contamination from a Montana mine.

(02-16-05) February 16th, 2005 | Veglin research being conducted at University New drug called veglin is being tested by researchers at the University of Southern California.

(02-15-05) February 15th, 2005 | San Antonio contractor wins asbestos inspection contract A contracting company from San Antonio has won a contract to carry out an inspection for asbestos and lead-based paints.

(02-14-05) February 14th, 2005 | Republicans request delay on asbestos bill The introduction of the asbestos trust fund legislation has seen yet another delay, following a request fro, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

(02-11-05) February 11th, 2005 | Officials speak out about closed court house The recent closure of a Billings courthouse due to the presence of asbestos has raised concerns.

(02-10-05) February 10th, 2005 | Judge asked to dismiss lawsuit relating to asbestos claims A Jersey City judge has been asked to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Stevens Institute of Technology for defamation of character relating to claims about asbestos contamination.

(02-09-05) February 9th, 2005 | Health care request for 9/11 rescue workers The tragedy of September 11th 2001, where terrorist attacks brought the World Trade Center’s twin towers crashing to the ground, is still having an effect on New Yorkers today.

(02-08-05) February 8th, 2005 | Discussions underway regarding Fowler elementary school Discussions are currently underway with regards to the future of a Fowler elementary school.

(02-07-05) February 7th, 2005 | Contractor fined for asbestos mishandling The contractor and the owner of the Envoy Condominiums in Portland have been fined by State environmental officials for the mishandling of asbestos.

(02-07-05) February 7th, 2005 | Discussions on Silica claims in relation to asbestos trust fund Concerns amongst companies that are already knee-deep in asbestos lawsuits have resulted in the postponement of the introduction of the asbestos trust fund, and an emergency meeting held last weeks amongst lawmakers.

(02-04-05) February 4th, 2005 | Contractor disputes with-holding of funds in asbestos case A Thornwood heating contractor is disputing the with-holding of funds by Yorktown school district for the clean up of asbestos from several district schools.

(02-03-05) February 3rd, 2005 | Asbestos causes courthouse closure – again A courthouse has had to be closed down recently due to the presence of the deadly mineral asbestos.

(02-02-05) February 2nd, 2005 | Asbestos company accountant diagnosed with mesothelioma An accountant that spent six years doing the books for asbestos mining companies in Kuruman recently found out that he has mesothelioma, a type of deadly cancer that results from exposure to asbestos.

(02-01-05) February 1st, 2005 | $30 million goes to asbestos victims from Halliburton It has been recently announced in Seattle that victims exposed to asbestos whilst working in shipyards, industrial plants, construction sites, and navy ships in the Pacific Northwest are to receive compensation from Halliburton.

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