manufacturing of asbestos. We'll hear about what that means here, as well. This is a national problem, as the Supreme Court said, that requires a national solution. And we're here today to talk about the national problem. I look forward to working with Congress to create a national solution. There are some principles which I think ought to govern Congress' actions. First, funds should be concentrated on those who are sick, not lawyers or claimants who are not ill. In other words, people have been affected by asbestos, there's no doubt about it. You'll hear a story here today about a loved one whose family suffered as a result of that. But most of the money isn't going to those people who have been truly sick. It's going to people who think they might be sick. And that hurts the system. Secondly, we need to speed up the process for delivering justice to deserving victims. So as Congress considers what ought to be done, they need to keep in mind those who have been truly harmed by asbestos. Third, we need to provide certainty in the system, which will help save jobs and protect businesses that had nothing to do with creating the asbestos problem. And that's important. And so, as Congress moves -- and I'm confident we can get something done. We'll, of course, need your help. I intend to help by keeping this issue on the front burner.”* * * * * * * * * *
The EEOICPA is finally amended to include the Subtitle E provisions regarding the health effects caused by the toxic substance asbestos. It appears, that the Officials intent was to compensate the sick workers or survivors for the harm done and the “at risk” aspect. However, under Subtitle E, the USDOL employees demand that the claimants submit burdensome other supporting exhibits to cause their USHHS employees to consider an “impairment rating” status.
There is no accounting for how many atomic weapons plant beneficiaries have not received any recognition for their asbestos exposure claims. By October 30, 2000, it appears that the Officials have acted in secrecy and cover-ups to hide the asbestos scandal(s) from the nuclear workers with need to know. The resulting “class of asbestos exposed workers” should have been designated as “Special Exposure Cohorts” under the EEOICP provisions.
