Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused by workplace exposure to silica dust. After a 16-7 vote on June 3, H.R. 5437 now moves to the full House for consideration. The bill places the blame for workers’ health […]

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