As Artificial Stone Countertops Kill Workers, House Republicans Discuss Protections—for Manufacturers.
Sponsors of a new bill want to give the industry immunity from lawsuits brought by injured employees. That will kill even more workers, experts warn. #ClimateChange
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17012026/house-republicans-discuss-protections-for-artificial-stone-workers/
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