This Labor Day, ADAO Reaffirms Need for Congress to Pass a Bill to Ban Asbestos and Remembers the Legacy of Warren Zevon

REDONDO BEACH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today reaffirmed the need for
an asbestos ban this Labor Day, as America honors the workforce that continues
to power the nation, even in the wake of the economic downturn. In addition,
ADAO remembers the legacy of Warren Zevon, who passed away from the asbestos
cancer, mesotheolioma, six years ago. Zevon`s son, Jordan Zevon, serves as the
official ADAO spokesperson.

"This Labor Day, we cannot help but be reminded that countless workers continue
to be unknowingly exposed to the deadly asbestos mineral in their daily jobs,"
stated Linda Reinstein, ADAO Executive Director. "We remain optimistic that
Congress will pass ban asbestos legislation combining the strongest language of
S. 742 and H.R. 6903 and President Obama will immediately sign the bill into
law. It is time to end the tragedy of asbestos for workers and others who are
unknowingly exposed. Warren Zevon`s loss is a tragic reminder that anyone can
become an asbestos victim and without a full ban, we may never fully remove the
threat of this carcinogen. We are immensely thankful for Jordan`s continued
commitment to help spread the word about the importance of this bill, and we are
so grateful he is part of our ADAO family."

"Six years later and it feels like my father's killer, asbestos, which happens
to be a mass murderer is still walking the streets," stated Jordan Zevon, ADAO
Spokesperson. "We pride ourselves on justice for all, but there's no justice
until the asbestos ban becomes a reality. And the body count will continue to
rise."

About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims
and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims a united voice
to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, and raise
public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the often deadly
asbestos related diseases. ADAO is funded through voluntary contributions and
staffed by volunteers. For more information visit
www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Doug Larkin
Director of Communications
202-391-1546
doug@asbestosdiseaseawareness.org

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