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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (93445)	12/8/2001 10:51:37 AM
From: JHP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

<<1. Much more cash>> great, they are a fatter target <<2. The great majority of the business has nothing to do with asbestos.>> Like FMO <<3. Great lawyers>> the team that saved CHRYSLER could do nothing for FMO. << 4. The Vice President of the United States>> ok you win this point <<6. A bill in Congress that could finally get some notice before much of corporate America goes Chapter 11.>> that bill has not moved forward in a year <<7and 8) The top co. in a highly competitive, strategically vital intl. business. #2 is not American. If we won't let the stinko airlines go under, how can we not rescue Hal? If they need it, which I doubt. 8. A long history of paying pennies on the dollar of jury grants.>> this will draw asbestos suits by the ton,the flood gates are open goodbye HAL imho regards john

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (93445)	12/9/2001 10:05:28 AM
From: Tommaso	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

I have some questions that I don't know how to readily find the answers to: Is it clear in what context the asbestos damage (allegedly) occurred? How many litigants are there? Did Dresser sell any asbestos products or just use them in its operations? I thought Dresser was just oilfield services.