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Archive for category: Govt. & Politics

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Florida May Be Next Hotbed For Mold Legislation

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

FORT MYERS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)–July 23, 2002–Mold damage claims are on the rise. And judging from recent court activity, so are mold-related lawsuits. Some parties professing to be injured by the invasive spores have received jaw-dropping settlements, spurring a flurry of legislative activity in several states, including Texas, California and Maryland. Industry experts say Florida […]

52

Legislator Blames Victim After Testimony Before House Committee On Financial Services

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

Austin, TX – “At least one US House Member has only the interest of the insurance industry in mind and wouldn’t know fraud if it bit him”, said Melinda Ballard, President, Policyholders of America, after she testified before a House Subcommittee whose charge is to investigate the growing mold problem plaguing homeowners today. The subcommittee […]

53

Insurance Issue Stokes Fire in Governor’s Race

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

Lubbock, TX – Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses a news conference in a cotton compress warehouse in Lubbock, Texas, 7/24/02, after a coalition of 16 agriculture groups endorsed him in his bid for re-election against Tony Sanchez in November. Republican Gov. Rick Perry and gubernatorial challenger Tony Sanchez, a Democrat, continued to spar Wednesday over […]

54

Agencies Not Helping Residents With Problems

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

Here in the community of Ocean Breeze, several residents feel that both the county and the state have turned a blind eye to their housing complaints. Dozens of people have bought manufactured homes that had a list of serious problems, including faulty thermostats and pipes not being hooked up properly, causing insulation under the homes […]

55

Legislation-Mold Bills Introduced In 2001-2002

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

Arizona SB 1432 Would create a legislative study group to consider the financial, environmental and health-related effects of indoor commercial and residential mold contamination. SB 1432 Adopted Amendment Introduced and referred to Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment committee, Health committee and Rules committee 2/6/02. Reported favorably from Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment with amendment […]

56

Agreement Between Walt Disney World and Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local 681

October 3, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

“The Employer and the Union jointly recognize the importance of maintaining a safe environment. The Employer agrees to comply with all State and Federal OSHA requirements. The Employer agrees to continue present practices regarding floor slats and mats, and to review all new facilities with regard to such present practices.” A Local 681 member complained […]

57

Outbreak Of Aflatoxin Poisoning

July 1, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

Eastern and Central Provinces (Kenya) – In May 2004, CDC Kenya, trainees of the CDC-supported Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) in Kenya, the World Health Organization, and CDC were invited by the Kenya Ministry of Health (KMOH) to participate in the investigation of an outbreak of jaundice with a high case-fatality rate (CFR) […]

58

Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) Seeks To Correct Misreporting On Implications Of Institue of Medicine (IOM) Mold Report

June 17, 2004 /in Govt. & Politics

NOTE TO EDITORS: The following represents the opinion of IAGA ROCKVILLE, MD — A recent report by the Institute of Medicine, which finds an association between conditions caused by indoor dampness and a laundry list of health effects, has largely been misunderstood and misrepresented among members of the general media. The Institute of Medicine has […]

59

Dusting Off The Same Old Mold Story

November 30, 2002 /in Govt. & Politics

“For most of us, the county complex barely even exists.” Sorry if today’s column is a little dusty. So is everything else in my life right now. Monday’s powerful windstorm filled my house with a thin layer of grit. None of the windows were left open, but they can all use some weather treatment apparently. […]

60

Board OKs $34,000 Mold-Fighting Job

August 7, 2002 /in Govt. & Politics

SENECA FALLS – Drainage improvements will be made to the village hall to eliminate mold buildup and other problems. The board of trustees Monday agreed to spend $34,000 of its surplus for work in the basement of the police department, where dampness has led to mold and the growth of mushrooms on the carpets, as […]

61

It’s a Moldy Story that Just Keeps Growing and Growing

July 29, 2002 /in Govt. & Politics

Boston, MA – And so the story grows… Mold seems to be everywhere these days, and not just in buildings. The problem, which some have likened to the new asbestos, is generating quite a bit of press these days. While it may not have reached asbestos-like proportions, it is a cause of concern for builders, […]

62

Uk Family Loses Toxic Mold Case

January 1, 2002 /in Govt. & Politics

No Compensation for Tenants of Damp Properties – Lee v Leeds City Council; Ratcliffe v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Families who say their lives have been blighted by mould and damp in their council homes today failed in a test case compensation bid. Three Appeal Court judges ruled that local authorities were not obliged to […]

63

Mold Jeopardizes County’s Animal Shelter Contract

August 30, 2001 /in Govt. & Politics

LAS VEGAS SUN – Clark County attorneys are exploring how a mold infestation at the county’s animal control offices at Dewey Animal Care Center will affect its $1.1 million-a-year contract with the privately run animal shelter. The contract has provisions that allow nearly 20 county animal control officers and dispatchers to work out of an […]

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