NYPIRG letter on toxic-torts legislation

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State University College, Corey Union, Rm. 401, Box 2000, Cortland, N.Y. 13045 (607) 753-4815
Offices in: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland, Fredonia, Long Island, New Paltz, New York City, Syracuse 2-0/ (

April 13,1986

Dear

Over the last two months we have spoken to all of you about
our work on the “toxic-torts" legislation. Senator Riford has
received letters and phone calls from many of you. Groups from
Cortland, Auburn and Ithaca are appMing pressure to Riford, but
more is needed if we are going to get a toxic-torts bill passed
through the Senate this year. Riford has become more important
in this legislation because of his decision not to seek reelection
(see a&tached).

Qur next step in the campaign is to meet with Riford and other
Senators in person to push for legislation that would allow toxic
victims into the courts. On May 6th toxic victims,union members,

environmentalists and others concerned with this issue will go to

Albany to pressure the State Senate to pass a strong toxic-torts

bill. People from this area will meet with Senator's Riford, Kehoe,
and Smith. A strong delegation from Riford's district is crucial
to get Riford to support this legislation. On the Lobby Day the
delegations will be briefed by Governer Cuomo, legislators, and
several toxic victims before meeting with the Senators. NYPIRG
will be arrangeing the transportation to Albany so we need to
know as soon as possible if you or/and members of your orgénization
can make it.

Several people have been calling Riford on a weekly basis
putting constant pressure on him. More phone calls are needed
and only take a few minutes to make: Call Senator Riford's

Auburn office( 315) 252-7585. The main thing to stress is for

legislation that is comprable to the Assembly bill(A-8503).
If you are interested in Lobby Day please give us a cajl
(607)753-4815 or drop us a note as soon as possible. With enough

pressure we can make 1986 the year that toxic victims get justice

in New York State.

Sincerely \
DYNO AON
Ken Deutsch
Project Coordinator

The New York Public interest Research Group, Inc. (NYPIRG) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization established, directed, and
Supported by New York State college and university students. NYPIRG's staff of lawyers, researchers, scientists, and organizers works with students and

other citizens, developing citizenship skills and shaping public policy. Higher education, consumer protection, energy, fiscal responsibility, political reform,
and social justice are NYPIRG's principal areas of concern.

new york public interest RESEARCH GROUP, INC.

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