April 2008
Asbestos Discovery Delays Demolition Work
An asbestos discovery in the white shingles covering property at 523 N. Centre St. postponed the demolition of that building and the former Going My Way bar at 521 N. Center, according to Elm Street manager for the City of Pottsville, Schuylkill Community Action, Mike McGeever.
IG - The Lack of Regulation Raises Threats of Lead and Asbestos
An alert issued by the D.C. Inspector General indicates that the D.C. government's regulation of lead and asbestos removal is ineffective, insufficient and might increase health risks for residents of the District residents undertaking renovation projects.
Madison, WI Biotech Firm Happy to Ride the Coattails of Competitor
Alfacell Corporation, just completed its second Phase III trial of a new class of anti-cancer therapy that is much like what is being developed at Quintessence, which has not even started clinical trials yet.
House Vote Gives University Money for Mesothelioma Research
A bill passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives will give $4.9 million to the University to study a rare and fatal form of cancer, but a veto has been threatened by Governor Tim Pawlenty.
W.R. Grace will Pay Large Amount for Asbestos Cleanup
W.R. Grace, has agreed to pay $250 million, the largest sum in the history of the Superfund program, as reimbursement to the federal government for the costs of the investigation and cleanup of asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana.
