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Crafting America’s Countertops is Killing Workers

Silicosis is an incurable workplace disease. Countertop fabrication workers around the country who have contracted the illness are suing the artificial stone industry for billions. However, while California weighs a ban on the product, the manufacturers’ defenders in Congress are trying to ban the lawsuits. Josh Eidelson explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

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GBA rejects selective criticism claims, says it remains politically neutral

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has rejected claims that it selectively criticises political actors, insisting that it has consistently spoken out on issues regardless of which government is in power. The Association’s Deputy General Secretary, Saviour Kudze, was responding to comments by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, who…

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