House Science Committee Report finds that ATSDR reticent to recognize health effects from contamination

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All Things Reform: US agency ATSDR neglects many communities near ... "By David Weller A federal agency responsible for studying and responding to adverse health effects caused by toxic waste is reticent to acknowledge patterns of illness near contaminated sites, according to a report released by the House Science ... All Things Reform - http://www.allthingsreform.org/"

Sterlite's revised offer for Asarco

"The revised offer
Sterlite will be paying $1.1 billion as upfront cash upon completion of the deal (expected in 4-5 months). Besides, it will also pay seven installments of $20 million each (from end of second year; total $140 million) and another $460 million as a bullet payment at the end of 9th year—hence, a total of $600 million. ..."
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/asset-gains/351836/

Vishal Chhabria / Mumbai March 16, 2009, 0:28 IST