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To: Mephisto who wrote (5701)	12/30/2002 8:25:58 PM
From: Mephisto	Respond to of 15516

" Asbestos has been banned in 20 countries, but not in the United States. " murray.senate.gov "Asbestos is everywhere - in brake pads, roofing shingles, insulation, corrugated paper and fire protection. Despite the fact that most Americans believe that we have we have banned asbestos, this deadly substance is still being added to products on purpose. 1989 EPA tried to ban it, but the asbestos industry successfully sued and overturned the EPA's rules." murray.senate.gov 62 % of asbestos is used in roofing materials 22% gaskets 12% friction products (brakes, brake pads) 4% other Data for 2002 murray.senate.gov