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Daylight San Diegocites CapitalandmainApr 15, 2026

As worker silicosis deaths mount, GOP moves to shield companies from liability

Representative Tom McClintock introduced legislation to shield quartz manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits, citing concerns over American jobs and regulatory overreach.

As worker silicosis deaths mount, GOP moves to shield companies from liability
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Republicans are proposing a bill to shield engineered quartz manufacturers from silicosis-related lawsuits as worker deaths rise, sparking debate over worker safety versus industry protection.

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Tom McClintockR-California-5
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