Capitol Complex Workers Sue Over Lung Disease

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National Public Radio (NPR)

Morning Edition, October 23, 2006

Capitol Complex Workers Sue Over Lung Disease

by Kathleen Schalch

" Beneath Capitol Hill there are five miles of tunnels filled with

infrastructure for the Congress. For years, big slabs of concrete have been

falling off

the ceilings and stirring up clouds of asbestos. Workers say they've

developed lung disease, and now they've filed a formal lawsuit against the

Architect of the Capitol. "

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In a message dated 11/6/06 4:32:23 P.M. Atlantic Standard Time,

snk1955@... writes:

After listen to this story I'd bet a pay check (if I had one) that they have

more than asbestos down there!!!!!!

National Public Radio (NPR)

Morning Edition, October 23, 2006

Capitol Complex Workers Sue Over Lung Disease

by Kathleen Schalch

" Beneath Capitol Hill there are five miles of tunnels filled with

infrastructure for the Congress. For years, big slabs of concrete have been

falling off

the ceilings and stirring up clouds of asbestos. Workers say they've

developed lung disease, and now they've filed a formal lawsuit against the

Architect of the Capitol. "

Listen to the audio of this report:

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I think that the government is judgement proof!

In any case, even if they aren't, there is a very real probem when the

lawsuit is against the government in that juries are very reluctant to award

money awards against the government, even when its obvious that they are

guilty as hell!