Washington–The Bush administration voiced support today for the legislation being debated in the Senate that would create an asbestos injury fund.
The administration's position was made known in the wake of last night's 98-1 vote to approve debate on the measure, a tally signaling it has gained enough momentum to have a good chance of passing the Senate, perhaps as early as late next week.
The Senate has set aside two weeks to debate the bill, and key votes on the bill could come as early as Monday of next week.
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