The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has drafted a petition asking the United States Congress to totally ban asbestos.

Information in the petition states that “Congress is expected to hold hearings soon on whether to implement a total ban on asbestos-containing products. Right now, industry lobbyists are pressuring Congress to institutionalize the allowance of up to 1 percent of asbestos in our industrial materials, consumer products, toys, and other products on American store shelves. We say, ‘No!’ It’s time for a total ban on asbestos in American products.”

Studies show that asbestos exposure kills up to 10,000 Americans each year. Lend your voice to this fight. The U.S. House of Representatives will have a hearing on February 28, 2008, to discuss asbestos, so sign the petition TODAY.

To sign, visit http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/totally-ban-asbestos.html

Tags: ADAO, asbestos, asbestos disease, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, awareness, Congress

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