Our Mission is to eradicate Mesothelioma as a life-ending disease. the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, inc. Curing Mesothelioma: Who Will Take The Initiative? Roger G. Worthington Founding Director MARF October 14, 2004

Meso does not respect Fame, Fortune, Power, Rank, Courage or Beauty U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Jr. Steve McQueen Elizabeth Clancy, age 23 Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento October 7, October 10, 2000 “The Government hasn’t stepped up perhaps because we want to believe that in a short period of time, the disease will simply fade away. So, it seems the cure is avoidance of the asbestos; period.... To my colleagues in government, please fund research for mesothelioma at a proportionate level. Of the more than 30,000 cancer research grants awarded by the Federal government since 1987, only 48 grants even mention mesothelioma.” (a) To: U.S. Government From:U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento Date:May 10, 2000 Re:“Please fund Meso research at a proportionate level.” a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

NIH Budget NCI Budget NIH Budget NCI Budget $23,558,900,000$4,113,000, $27,343,400,000 $4,593,348, $27,892,800,000 $4,736,000,000 Federal Medical Research: The Big Picture Budgets for National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute The National Institutes of Health (NIH) consists of over 20 funding organizations The National Institutes of Health (NIH) consists of over 20 funding organizations The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is funded through the NIH The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is funded through the NIH - Research Project Grants: $2 billion - Cancer Prevention and Control: $.5 billion - Intramural Research: $.69 billion - Cancer Centers and SPOREs:$.37 billion - R & D Contracts: $.37 billion

4 (in Millions of dollars) % Change Estimate AIDS $225.9 $239.2 $244.1 $237.8 $254.4 $ % Brain & Central Nerv. Sys. $ 54.3 $ 63.5$ 71.9 $ 80.7 $ 95.2 $ % Breast Cancer $348.7 $387.2 $438.7$475.2 $522.6 $ % Cervical Cancer $ 58.0 $ 66.3$ 67.0 $ 72.6 $ 67.6 $ % Colorectal Cancer $121.0 $152.9$175.8 $207.4 $245.0 $ % Head and Neck $ 41.9 $ 45.9 $ 47.0 $ 50.0 $ 58.9 $ % Hodgkin's Disease $ 8.3 $ 8.2 $ 9.4 $ 10.2 $ 11.8 $ % Leukemia $103.4 $122.2 $141.7 $154.0 $177.2 $ % Liver Cancer $ 38.1 $ 39.8 $ 46.2 $ 54.5 $ 62.5 $ % Lung Cancer $139.8 $151.0 $175.0 $206.5 $237.5$ % Melanoma $ 50.3$ 60.1 $ 67.9 $ 71.8 $ 82.3 $ % Multiple Myeloma $ 10.8 $ 15.3 $ 18.0 $ 19.7 $ 20.8 $ % Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma $ 57.1 $ 66.2 $ 70.4 $ 79.5 $ 85.6 $ % Ovarian Cancer $ 40.8 $ 56.5 $ 65.5 $ 76.9 $ 93.5 $ % Pancreatic Cancer $ 14.2 $ 17.3 $ 20.0 $ 21.8 $ 33.1 $ % Prostate Cancer $ 86.9 $135.7 $203.2 $258.0 $278.4 $ % Stomach Cancer $ 8.2 $ 7.6$ 6.8 $ 9.0 $ 11.4 $ % Uterine Cancer $ 12.2$ 13.8 $ 16.0 $ 18.8 $ 23.1 $ % Total NCI $2, $2, $3, $3, $4, $4, % NCI Research Budget for Targeted Cancers

FY2000 Basic - $ 76,000Clinical - $1,390,000Total: $1,466,000 FY2000 Basic - $ 76,000Clinical - $1,390,000Total: $1,466,000 FY2001 Basic - $ 362,000 Clinical - $1,326,000Total: $1,688,000 FY2001 Basic - $ 362,000 Clinical - $1,326,000Total: $1,688,000 FY2002 Basic - $ 823,000 Clinical - $1,623,000Total: $2,446,000 FY2002 Basic - $ 823,000 Clinical - $1,623,000Total: $2,446,000 FY2003 Basic - $1,171,000Clinical - $1,674,000Total: $2,845,000 FY2003 Basic - $1,171,000Clinical - $1,674,000Total: $2,845,000 Average Yearly Investment ( ): $2.1 million Average Yearly Investment ( ): $2.1 million The Clinical Budget includes epidemiology and “screening” projects, according to NCI spokesperson NCI Investment in Mesothelioma SV40 Small ‑ t Antigen and Human Cell Transformation SV40 Small ‑ t Antigen and Human Cell Transformation Molecular Genetic Alterations in Malignant Mesothelioma Molecular Genetic Alterations in Malignant Mesothelioma SV40 sequences in human tumors: analysis & biologic SV40 sequences in human tumors: analysis & biologic Amplification of TRIAL ‑ Induced Apoptosis in Mesothelioma Amplification of TRIAL ‑ Induced Apoptosis in Mesothelioma Targeting BCL ‑ XL Expression in Mesothelioma Targeting BCL ‑ XL Expression in Mesothelioma RO1 Research Relevant to Mesothelioma (a) a Rick, Weston (NIH/NCI). “Re: MARF/FedFunding Meso Research” to Author. 19 Aug. 2004

Correlation Between NCI Funding and Mortality: A Measure of Priorities? 2003 Funding 2003 Funding Incidence (Death) 5 (millions) Ratio AIDS 6 14,000$ / $18,928 Brain & Central Nervous System 13,100$ Breast Cancer 40,200$ Cervical Cancer 4,100$ / $17,340 Colorectal Cancer 57,100$ Head and Neck 7 12,000$ 63.8 Hodgkin's Disease 1,300$ / $9,846 Leukemia 21,900$ Liver Cancer 14,400$ 67.6 Lung Cancer 157,200$ / $1,632 Melanoma 7,600$ 90.2 Multiple Myeloma 10,900$ 21.8 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma 23,400$ 92.7 Ovarian Cancer 14,300$ Pancreatic Cancer 30,000$ 36.5 Prostate Cancer 28,900$ / $10,761 Stomach Cancer 57,100$ 12.5 Uterine Cancer 6,800$ / $3,705 Mesothelioma 8 3,000$ 2.81 / $933

Request for: - Proposals for Mesothelioma- Zero - Applications for Mesothelioma- Zero - Information on Mesothelioma- Zero Request for: - Proposals for Mesothelioma- Zero - Applications for Mesothelioma- Zero - Information on Mesothelioma- Zero NCI does not code for mesothelioma as one of top 20 human cancers NCI does not code for mesothelioma as one of top 20 human cancers Mesothelioma apparently included within “Lung Cancer” Mesothelioma apparently included within “Lung Cancer” Federal Government required to post grant opportunities, none using word “mesothelioma.” Federal Government required to post grant opportunities, none using word “mesothelioma.” Need the NIH to set initiative and solicit grant proposals (Target MM like AIDS, tobacco, leukemia and related cancers) Need the NIH to set initiative and solicit grant proposals (Target MM like AIDS, tobacco, leukemia and related cancers) Only organization soliciting grant applications for MM: MARF Only organization soliciting grant applications for MM: MARF The Phantom Orphan Disease

FY NCI NIH % NCI of NIH , ,66733% , ,90724% , ,28519% , ,07619% , ,50920% , ,82120% ,6681,047,29416% ,0291,073,95716% ,8681,298,99616% ,4301,333,60016% ,3601,411,86016% ,7331,501,07315% ,9911,559,07114% ,1901,797,42213% ,1452,005,10012% ,7892,244,16011% ,3962,500,86610% ,4422,718,17110% 2004~267,8572,849,952 9% 2005~268,1262,930,397 9% TOTAL $3,852,193 $29,308,18413% TOTAL $3,852,193 $29,308,18413% Targeting AIDS: Once Incurable, Now Treatable AIDS Funding History 9 ($ in Thousands) NIH 2005 (est.) HIV Research Budget 9 Epidemiology$ 288,893, Etiology/Pathogenesis$ 726,759, Therapeutics$ 778,155, Vaccines$ 514,620, Behavioral Science$ 406,886, Training/Infrast.$ 169,056, Publicity$ 44,556, TOTAL: $2,930,397,000.00

Targeting Consumer/Workplace-Connected Cancers, Despite Litigation Imbroglio Tobacco-Cancer Initiatives $165 million over 7 years in 17 states, funded by NCI and ACS in $165 million over 7 years in 17 states, funded by NCI and ACS in $76 million: Amount budgeted by NCI for tobacco-related disease research in $76 million: Amount budgeted by NCI for tobacco-related disease research in $80 million: Amount budgeted by NCI for tobacco-related disease research in $80 million: Amount budgeted by NCI for tobacco-related disease research in $552 million budgeted by NIH/NCI in 2004 for tobacco-related cancer research plus 12 $180 million for “Youth and Tobacco” prevention programs $552 million budgeted by NIH/NCI in 2004 for tobacco-related cancer research plus 12 $180 million for “Youth and Tobacco” prevention programs NCI BEGIN MODEL: Behavior, Exposure, Genetics, Intermediate Markers, Neoplasia, Predict/Improve patient survival 13 NCI BEGIN MODEL: Behavior, Exposure, Genetics, Intermediate Markers, Neoplasia, Predict/Improve patient survival 13 Benzene-Leukemia (AML) Initiatives 1998: $103.4 million invested by NCI : $103.4 million invested by NCI : $200.9 million invested by NCI : $200.9 million invested by NCI 14

Mesothelioma: A War-Related Disease Ignored by Congress 32% of 3,000 Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma served in the U.S. Navy or worked in Navy shipyard 15 32% of 3,000 Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma served in the U.S. Navy or worked in Navy shipyard ,000 WWII shipyard workers predicted to die from LC or Meso by 1980 per AIA Asbestos Cancer Study million exposed to asbestos - 292,131 combat-related deaths for U.S. soldiers in WWII ,000 WWII shipyard workers predicted to die from LC or Meso by 1980 per AIA Asbestos Cancer Study million exposed to asbestos - 292,131 combat-related deaths for U.S. soldiers in WWII 17 DVA has medical treatment programs for Agent Orange, Gulf War syndrome, POWs, radiation-induced cancers. [ Mesothelioma not presumed to be service-connected, veteran must prove. ] DVA has medical treatment programs for Agent Orange, Gulf War syndrome, POWs, radiation-induced cancers. [ Mesothelioma not presumed to be service-connected, veteran must prove. ] Recent interest by DVA in a Registry/Database (consulted with MARF) Recent interest by DVA in a Registry/Database (consulted with MARF)

Congress Funds DOD Medical Programs for Prostate, Breast, Ovarian Cancers ( ) Proposals Proposals Amount for Research ProgramFYAppropriationReceived FundedResearch Breast Cancer92–02$1,375.3 M19,8403,671$1,173.8 M Defense Women's Health1995$ 40.0 M $ 32.8 M Osteoporosis1995$ 5.0 M 105 5$ 3.7 M Neurofibromatosis96–02$ 90.3 M $ 77.7 M Prostate Cancer97–02$ M 3, $ M Ovarian Cancer97–02$ 61.7 M $ 52.5 M Peer-Reviewed Medical Research99–02$ M $ M DOD/VA99–00$ 6.8 M 88 9$ 6.0 M Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia02–03$ 9.3 M 48 10$ 7.5 M Prion2002$ 42.5 M $ 37.2 M Tuberous Sclerosis2002$ 1.0 M 13 3$ 0.9 M Institutionally Based Programs95–02$ M 70 44$ 99.0 M Programs95–02$ M 70 44$ 99.0 M TOTALS: $ M 25,723 4,910 $1,948.5 M Malignant Mesothelioma $ 00.0 Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) ( ) 18

Honor AND Serve Our Heroes “I served my country proudly for 22 years. It is difficult for me to accept that after all these years my country has not solved the asbestos cancer menace. When are we going to finally launch an all-out assault on this damn tumor that has already taken too many good men and women down?” - Don Thorp, Chief Warrant Officer, Ret. US Navy, Diagnosed with mesothelioma on December 4, 1999, underwent pleurectomy on January 25, Dr. Robert Cameron performing right pleural pleurectomy and decortication on Don Thorp, January 25, On Dr. Cameron’s advice, Don requested Interferon from the Salt Lake City VA in August of The VA refused. Don died on August 16, 2003.

Honoring Heroes Starts with Noticing Them Little known about mesothelioma Little known about mesothelioma Caused by asbestos Caused by asbestos 3,000 Americans die each year 3,000 Americans die each year 30% exposed on Naval ships and in shipyards 30% exposed on Naval ships and in shipyards One month exposure can cause meso 30 years later One month exposure can cause meso 30 years later Asbestos used in "virtually all" offices, schools, homes built before 1975 Asbestos used in "virtually all" offices, schools, homes built before 1975 No specific treatment for meso No specific treatment for meso Survival rate between 8 and 12 months Survival rate between 8 and 12 months Rescue workers at Ground Zero at increased risk Rescue workers at Ground Zero at increased risk Need to raise public awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of mesothelioma Need to raise public awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of mesothelioma “National Mesothelioma Awareness Day” Proposed by Cong. Joe Hoeffel (D ‑ PA), H.Con. Res Recitals: Killed in Committee

“Asbestos companies have done nothing, even though it would certainly be in their interest to help detect and identify a treatment and cure. … I ask you to take a hard look at your responsibility. The asbestos industry once touted asbestos as ‘the magic mineral.’ They were wrong. Many of you have acknowledged your negligence. Now it’s time to help clean up the mess. MARF is not about fixing blame, we want to fix the problem.” (a) To: Asbestos Defendants From:U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento Date:May 10, 2000 Re:“Now it’s time to help clean up the mess.” U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento October 7, October 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

1940s: mesothelioma discussed in medical literature s: mesothelioma discussed in medical literature s: first mesothelioma products liability lawsuits 1960s: first mesothelioma products liability lawsuits 2003: $70 billion transferred in compensation/costs/fees (RAND) 2003: $70 billion transferred in compensation/costs/fees (RAND) Chapter 11 reorganizations since 2000: 40 Chapter 11 reorganizations since 2000: 40 Transaction costs exceed victims’ recovery: Transaction costs exceed victims’ recovery: Asbestos Litigation: Mass Tort Marred by Massive Waste Angelina, Michael E. Biggs, Jennifer L., Asbestos Issues and Trends CAS Spring Meeting, May 19,2003 Dickhoff, John J. War-Torn Landscape: The Asbestos Impact. CVCSC, 1998, Revised July 2001 Ridenour, Amy. National Center for Public Policy Research. A Federal Asbestos Trust Fund: Better for Victims, Better for the Economy. National Policy Analysis #463. April CVCSC (36/64) Model Ridenhour (40/60) Model

Chapter 11 Asbestos Reorganization Costs ( ) For Six Debtors 21 YearlyProjected YearlyProjected Company Avg.*Total Cost** Armstrong World Ind $ M Babcock & Wilcox $ M Federal Mogul $ M Owens Corning $ M U.S. Gypsum $ M W.R. Grace $ M Totals $ M * Number derived by dividing total costs from by three years. ** Number derived by multiplying average yearly costs by the projected number of years to complete Chapter 11 reorganization (i.e., 5.5 years). These numbers are of course estimates. Note: Costs include legal fees, accounting fees, bankers fees and other professional and administrative costs. Data gathered from SEC filings (Form 10-Q and 10-K) from respective debtor companies. Owens Corning’s costs include payroll and compensation costs related to Chapter 11 reorganization and other, net costs. Federal Mogul’s costs include employee retention costs and other direct costs. According to the RAND 2002 Interim Report (Asbestos Litigation Costs and Compensation), no one has ever studied the costs of asbestos bankruptcy Chapter 11 reorganization (p. 72). RAND notes that the typical cost is 3% of the firms value but asbestos reorganization costs, according to RAND, should be much higher because of the massive numbers of tort creditors.

Projected Value of 11 Major Asbestos Debtor Trusts 21 Projected Estimated AvailableTotal Reorg. Trust AssetsInsuranceCosts Fund Bankrupt EntityDate of Filing(Billions)(Millions)(Millions)(Billions) A.P. Green Industries02/14/2002n/a$ 664$ 22.55$ 0.05 Armstrong World Ind.*12/06/2000$ 4.164$ 236$ $ 1.5 Babcock & Wilcox*02/22/2000$ 0.840$1,015$ $ 1.5 Combustion Eng.02/17/2003n/a n/a n/a n/a DII Industries (Halliburton) 12/16/2003$ 4.225$1,600$ 31.92$ 2.0 Federal Mogul*10/01/2001$10.15$ 771$ $ 2.0 Kaiser Aluminum06/09/2000$ 3.364$ 501n/a $ 1.0 NARCO/Honeywell01/04/2002$ 1.4$1,400n/a $ 2.5 Owens Corning*10/05/2000$ 6.494$ 59$ $ 3.4 Pittsburgh Corning04/01/2000$ 0.108$ 700n/a $ 3.0 U.S. Gypsum*06/25/2001$ 3.2$ 76$ $ 1.2 W.R. Grace Co.*04/02/2001$ 2.493$ 360$ $ 1.1 TOTALS TOTALS $36.438B$7,382M$1,343.67M $19.250B Projected Present Value of All Pending Asbestos Trusts: $65 Billion (a) * These six debtors have, collectively, almost $30 billion in assets plus roughly $6 billion in insurance available to pay asbestos claims. Note: Value of Trust Fund is based on company cash contributions, available insurance, bank notes and the sale of new common stock. a “Trends In Claims Filing and Asbestos Verdicts," Asbestos, p. 2 (Sept. 2004) (quote from David Austern, Trustee of Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, p. 70)

Pink Panther Gives MARF the Pink Slip 11 months later, OCF files Chapter 11 Reorganization, leaving MARF with an I.O.U for $900,000 while it sets course to burn through about $350 million in “professional” fees over the next 5-6 years. 11 months later, OCF files Chapter 11 Reorganization, leaving MARF with an I.O.U for $900,000 while it sets course to burn through about $350 million in “professional” fees over the next 5-6 years. Bankrupt? Sales Strong, Sponsors NASCAR > NASCAR Primary Sponsor = Visibility on car’s hood > $6 million to $18 million a season 22 “This will confirm Owens Corning’s pledge to MARF of $1,000, over the next five years. … We welcome this opportunity to work together on our common goal of curing mesothelioma…” In 1999, OCF agreed to serve on MARF’s Board of Directors In 1999, OCF agreed to serve on MARF’s Board of Directors OCF pledged $1 million to MARF, pays $100,000 calling it “sound business” OCF pledged $1 million to MARF, pays $100,000 calling it “sound business” Eagle Motorsports - ‘Earl’ ( 2002)

Sampling of Wealth of 12 Solvent Defendants 23 Stockholder's Equity Market Cap as of Stockholder's Equity Market Cap as of Company latest fiscal year in billions 8/23/04 in billions Honeywell $ $ GM $ $ GE $ $ Georgia Pacific $ 5.749$ Viacom $ $ Ford $ $ Halliburton $ 1.736$ Dow $ 9.898$ Met Life $ $ MMM $ 8.457$ Owens-Illinois $ 1.025$ Phillips Electronics $ $ TOTALS: $ $ RAND estimates that over 6,000 defendants have been sued in asbestos litigation.

“Billions of dollars have been spent on litigation since mesothelioma was first reported in the early 1950s – millions on experts who are paid to prove and deny causation alone. But a pittance has been spent on finding a cure. … To the trial lawyers, for both sides, I ask you to expand your role as advocates. You have done good work in advocating for your clients, but every mesothelioma patient’s first priority is life. He or she wants to live.” (a) To: Trial Lawyers From:U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento Date:May 10, 2000 Re:Your client’s “first priority is life.” U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento October 7, October 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

Using CVSC model (i.e., 37% to Defense fees; 36% to Plaintiff; and 27% to PI Lawyer), and assuming $70 billion exchanged hands through 2003, lawyers have done…very well. Defense Fees : $25.9 billion Plaintiffs Fees : $16.9 billion TOTAL : $42.8 billion Using CVSC model (i.e., 37% to Defense fees; 36% to Plaintiff; and 27% to PI Lawyer), and assuming $70 billion exchanged hands through 2003, lawyers have done…very well. Defense Fees : $25.9 billion Plaintiffs Fees : $16.9 billion TOTAL : $42.8 billion Asbestos Litigation: A Lawyer’s Gold Rush? Projected $100 billion over next decade Defense Fees : $37 billion Plaintiffs Fees : $27 billion TOTAL : $64 billion Projected $100 billion over next decade Defense Fees : $37 billion Plaintiffs Fees : $27 billion TOTAL : $64 billion Projected $130 billion Price Tag over the next two decades (by Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, 2003) Projected $130 billion Price Tag over the next two decades (by Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, 2003) % Contributions to MARF, Plaintiffs : 31% (26) Plaintiff Lawyers : 40% (27) Corp. Defendants: 6% (6) Family/Friends: 21% (4,472) Defense Lawyers: 0% (0) High Hopes (Oct. 7, 1999) The Enemy Debulked Thankful (Oct. 28, 1999). Despite aggressive surgery, Hans Hoffacker passed away several months later. Barbara Hoffacker donated her entire settlement to MARF.

Sampling of Wealth of Top Asbestos Trial Lawyers 2000 Est. Income Richard Scruggs (MS)$29.5 million Fred Baron (TX) $21 million Ron Motley (SC) $18.75 million John O'Quinn (TX) $16.5 million John Eddie Williams (TX) $16.2 million Joe Rice* (SC) $15 million Walter Umphrey (TX) $12.5 million Wayne Reaud (TX) $12.5 million Harold Nix (TX) $10 million “Killer Lawyers,” Forbes, May 14, 2001, pp * Motley Rice (formerly Ness Motley) have represented over 96,000 asbestos plaintiffs since the 1980s. Rice and Motley helped engineer the $246 billion tobacco settlement, earning fees between $2 and $3 billion Est. Worth 2001 Est. Worth Peter Angelos (MD) $319 million By Jeff Blair. Baseball Reporter. Friday, August 30, 2002 – Print Edition, Page S1 By Jeff Blair. Baseball Reporter. Friday, August 30, 2002 – Print Edition, Page S1

“Drug companies won’t invest money to find a cure because “only” 3-4,000 Americans are diagnosed annually. … To members of the drug and biotech industry, please help. Since this tumor is a microcosm of many solid tumors, every dollar spent to solve its mysteries could potentially help cure other forms of cancer – prostate, lung and breast cancers.” (a) U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento October 7, October 10, 2000 To: Drug/Bio Tech Companies From:U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento Date:May 10, 2000 Re:“Solving Meso’s Mysteries can help cure other cancers.” a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

Drug Company Investment in Treatment: The Bottom Line Average Cost to Develop New Cancer Drugs in U.S $800 million -- $1 billion - 50% increase in costs over last 10 years - 15 years ago, approx. 20 cancer drugs in trial, today over 400 Average Cost to Develop New Cancer Drugs in U.S $800 million -- $1 billion - 50% increase in costs over last 10 years - 15 years ago, approx. 20 cancer drugs in trial, today over 400 Eli Lilly: Alimta FDA approved in Estimated R&D cost since 1983 : $1 billion - Alimta recently FDA approved for NSCLC - Lilly predicts $1 billion in sales per year in next 3-4 years - FDA approval for pancreatic, colon and breast cancer next? Eli Lilly: Alimta FDA approved in Estimated R&D cost since 1983 : $1 billion - Alimta recently FDA approved for NSCLC - Lilly predicts $1 billion in sales per year in next 3-4 years - FDA approval for pancreatic, colon and breast cancer next? Drug Companies in 2004 invested $33.3 billion on R & D for new drugs, more than NIH budget for same year, i.e., $27.8 billion (per PhRMA) Drug Companies in 2004 invested $33.3 billion on R & D for new drugs, more than NIH budget for same year, i.e., $27.8 billion (per PhRMA) 15+ years to develop preventive drugs/vaccines at increasing cost (Cox II inhibitors and statin drugs not FDA approved for MM prevention or treatment) 15+ years to develop preventive drugs/vaccines at increasing cost (Cox II inhibitors and statin drugs not FDA approved for MM prevention or treatment)

“ Meso patients have advocates in the courtroom. They also need advocates in the laboratories and in the corridors of congress where some cancer research money is allocated. AIDS, breast and prostate cancer all have their advocacy groups. MARF should fill the void for mesothelioma patients.” (a) U.S. Rep. Bruce F. Vento October 7, October 10, 2000 To: MARF From:U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento Date:May 10, 2000 Re:Meso “patients need advocates in the labs and in Congress.” a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

MARF: Good Start 15 research grants funded, $1.3 million (detection/treatment/cure) 15 research grants funded, $1.3 million (detection/treatment/cure) Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (SB 2290) - Dr. Frist rejects most of MARF proposal - Allows $10 million per year for 10 centers of MERIT Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (SB 2290) - Dr. Frist rejects most of MARF proposal - Allows $10 million per year for 10 centers of MERIT Ban Asbestos in America Act (SB 1115) 26 - $140 Million Meso Research & Treatment Program - $2.5 million per year for 10 centers of Merit each - Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Mesothelioma Registry - Bruce Vento Tissue Bank - Medical training, education, web resource, annual symposium Ban Asbestos in America Act (SB 1115) 26 - $140 Million Meso Research & Treatment Program - $2.5 million per year for 10 centers of Merit each - Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Mesothelioma Registry - Bruce Vento Tissue Bank - Medical training, education, web resource, annual symposium Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Jr. November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000

Fixing The Problem 1. Allocate Percentage of Asbestos Debtor Trust to MARF Trustee has duty of care, loyalty and good faith towards claimants/future claimants Trustee has duty of care, loyalty and good faith towards claimants/future claimants Claimants deserve compensation and best efforts to reduce epidemic/prolong life/ameliorate suffering Claimants deserve compensation and best efforts to reduce epidemic/prolong life/ameliorate suffering Enormous Cash Pool: Big Ten 20 Billion Aggregate Present Value of All Debtors at $65 billion (per MPIST) Enormous Cash Pool: Big Ten 20 Billion Aggregate Present Value of All Debtors at $65 billion (per MPIST) Current Asbestos Trusts valued between $4 -- $8 billion Current Asbestos Trusts valued between $4 -- $8 billion 1% allocation from overall future Trusts to research: $650 million 1% allocation from overall future Trusts to research: $650 million MARF urging trial lawyers on creditors committees to advocate for providential change to remedies paradigm MARF urging trial lawyers on creditors committees to advocate for providential change to remedies paradigm 2. Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program for Meso MM for Navy Vets/SY workers is “war-related disease.” MM for Navy Vets/SY workers is “war-related disease.” Direct appropriation to DOD/DVA in collaboration with Asbestos Czar from MARF Direct appropriation to DOD/DVA in collaboration with Asbestos Czar from MARF Competitive peer-reviewed, targeted grants, randomized/blind trials recruitment, clinical database, tissue bank, SPOREs type collaboration. Competitive peer-reviewed, targeted grants, randomized/blind trials recruitment, clinical database, tissue bank, SPOREs type collaboration. Modeled after DOD CDMRPs for Breast Cancer (est. $1.5+ billion) and prostate cancer ($500+ million) Modeled after DOD CDMRPs for Breast Cancer (est. $1.5+ billion) and prostate cancer ($500+ million)

Fixing The Problem 3. Tax on Sale of Asbestos-Containing Products 4. Federal Compensation Trust Fund: Meso Research & Treatment Program Estimated $140 billion to $156 billion over 27 years Estimated $140 billion to $156 billion over 27 years “$140M in a $140B is nothing” – Senator Hatch’s Office “$140M in a $140B is nothing” – Senator Hatch’s Office 1-2% of value, payable yearly 1-2% of value, payable yearly MARF Proposed $140 million MRTP (Ban Asbestos Act) - 10 centers of excellence - Zumwalt Registry/Vento Tissue Bank - Public awareness, medical training, symposium, web resources MARF Proposed $140 million MRTP (Ban Asbestos Act) - 10 centers of excellence - Zumwalt Registry/Vento Tissue Bank - Public awareness, medical training, symposium, web resources FAIR Act (SB. 2290): $10 million for five years for Centers of Excellence FAIR Act (SB. 2290): $10 million for five years for Centers of Excellence 25% cancer prevention tax, revenue held in trust for medical research 25% cancer prevention tax, revenue held in trust for medical research 100% of ACPs in U.S. today from Canada 100% of ACPs in U.S. today from Canada 2002: 6,850 metric tons consumed in U.S. 2002: 6,850 metric tons consumed in U.S. 2003: 4,650 metric tons consumed in U.S. 2003: 4,650 metric tons consumed in U.S. $290 million: value of manufactured ACPs (roofing products, friction products, gaskets, other) $290 million: value of manufactured ACPs (roofing products, friction products, gaskets, other) Tax revenue: $72.5 million annually (based on 25% cancer tax) Tax revenue: $72.5 million annually (based on 25% cancer tax) 5. NIH Funding Proportionate to Risks/Incidence/Death 2000 to 2003, NCI spent $8.4 million: <%.1 of NCI's budget for all cancer research 2000 to 2003, NCI spent $8.4 million: <%.1 of NCI's budget for all cancer research Fund MM research proportionate to other cancers (e.g. cervical cancer) Fund MM research proportionate to other cancers (e.g. cervical cancer) Targeted RFAs, Catalyst for Cure, Asbestos Czar, Roadmap Initiatives Targeted RFAs, Catalyst for Cure, Asbestos Czar, Roadmap Initiatives

Fixing The Problem 6. Surcharge on Asbestos Third Party Settlements 1-2% of settlement paid by settling defendant 1-2% of settlement paid by settling defendant Polls: survey shows patients willing to match lawyers % contribution Polls: survey shows patients willing to match lawyers % contribution 2001: $1.7 Billion Paid by Mftrs/Insurance 1% surcharge: $17 million 2% surcharge: $34 million 2001: $1.7 Billion Paid by Mftrs/Insurance 1% surcharge: $17 million 2% surcharge: $34 million Revenue held in Trust by MARF for peer review grant system Revenue held in Trust by MARF for peer review grant system Surcharge on plaintiffs attorneys fees Surcharge on plaintiffs attorneys fees Mechanism for plaintiff voluntarily contributing % of compensation Mechanism for plaintiff voluntarily contributing % of compensation 7. Private (Voluntary) Sources Trial lawyers (give something back; survival primary) Trial lawyers (give something back; survival primary) Corporate defendants (clean up your mess, close Pandora's box, sound business) Corporate defendants (clean up your mess, close Pandora's box, sound business) Drug companies (broad application other solid tumors) Drug companies (broad application other solid tumors) Asbestos exposed/injured (survival/prevention) Asbestos exposed/injured (survival/prevention) Labor unions (monitoring) Labor unions (monitoring) Testifying Professional Experts Testifying Professional Experts Charitable donations patients/families Charitable donations patients/families

January 24, September 7, 2003 “Send Lawyers, Guns and Money…” The Mesothelioma epidemic has hit the fan

Give Hope to Mesothelioma Patients “MARF is here to begin a new chapter. We believe that mesothelioma can be cured, if we are committed, if we mobilize, if we apply our collective brains and strength. … Every single day a patient lives, hope remains that a cure can be found. If we know that our best and brightest are working on fixing the problem, we’ll have greater reason – greater hope – to continue the fight.” (a) a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000 a Bruce Vento, MARF Speech, May 10, 2000

Our Mission is to eradicate Mesothelioma as a life-ending disease. the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, inc. Roger G. Worthington Founding Director MARF October 14, 2004

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