U.S. asbestos imports condemned by health experts, activists

By Jim Morris

More than 50 countries have banned asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to cancer and other diseases. The United States isn't one of them.

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"… building materials, insulation, automobile brakes and other products. The United States isn’t one of them. Last year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, 1 …"

"… tied to asbestos exposure, said she’s “appalled and disgusted that the United States still allows the importation of asbestos to meet so-called manufacturing n …"

"… gest asbestos producer, followed by China and Brazil. Asbestos use in the United States has plummeted from its peak of 803,000 metric tons in 1973. Still, attempt …"

Ron Paul using campaign cash to aid his nonprofit

By Dave Levinthal

Former Rep. Ron Paul bankrolling nonprofit he founded with congressional campaign cash.

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"… ney system combined with fractional reserve banking" and advocate that the United States "end the Federal Reserve, stay away from propping up the euro and ret …"

Caribbean go-between provided shelter for far-away frauds

British Virgin Islands firm provided shelter for far-away frauds even as regulators prodded it to obey anti-money-laundering laws.

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"… launderers and other shady characters from Russia, Eastern Europe and the United States. Click through to ICIJ.org to continue reading. MORE IN THIS S …"

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