Soldiers sue defense contractors for burning asbestos and other toxic waste in Iraq

"Two soldiers who served in Iraq have filed suit against a number of defense contractors they say burned toxic waste—including asbestos insulation, plastic, rubber tires and latrine waste—near military bases and camps in Iraq and Afghanistan and endangered the health of U.S. servicemen. The lawsuit names the following companies as defendants: KBR Inc.; ..." (2009-5-11)
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