1999: After five decades of denial, the U.S. government owns up to poisoning thousands of defense, aerospace and atomic energy workers by exposing them to beryllium. President Bill Clinton asks Congress to enact legislation to compensate the sickened workers and their survivors.
The element beryllium (Be, atomic number 4) is a Group 2 alkaline earth metal, [...]
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AIG In Talks With U.S. Over Another $250 Million In Bonuses
July 11th, 2009 |
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American International Group’s recent discussions with President Obama’s compensation czar have centered on whether the company should pay about $250 million in promised bonuses that come due during the next nine months.