Leaders met Thursday for updates on Iron Range mesothelioma study
June 13, 08 by TheFleetIf you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
by Wendi Lewis | Source: myMeso
In its last legislative session, Minnesota approved $4.9 million for research into the mesothelioma epidemic among its Iron Range workers. To date, 58 people have died of mesothelioma. Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the bill, which funds a five-year study of the taconite mining industry and the mineral’s asbestos-like properties as a likely cause for the extremely high rate of mesothelioma among workers.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that researchers and politicians will meet today to discuss progress in establishing the study.
