Washington–Opponents of the asbestos litigation reform bill said as the Senate prepares to adjourn for its August break they are encouraged that support for the legislation seems to be flagging.
Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, Thomas O'Brien, chairman of the Coalition for Asbestos Reform (CAR), a group including insurers and other business interests, victims and government activists, will mount an advertising campaign for their cause this week.
The measure CAR is fighting would create a $140 million trust fund to handle asbestos claims in place of court action.
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