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December 13, 2012
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Who's Responsibile for Worker Safety Abroad? - Room for Debate
Andrew Biraj/Reuters Recent factory fires in Pakistan and Bangladesh have killed more than 400 people. Yet, the stricken garment manufacturers had apparently passed inspection - despite bars on windows and locked exits - and been deemed safe. These factories supply clothing to - and are in business because of - American companies like Wal-Mart and Sears.