Congress passes liability-suit limits
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Congress passed a compromise bill in Mar 1996, that limits the amount of punitive damages that a consumer can recover in product-liability cases. Pres Clinton indicated that he plans to veto the bill. Supporters of the bill accused Clinton of bowing to pressure from the trial lawyers lobby.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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House passes diluted antiterrorism bill
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The House passed an antiterrorism bill on Mar 14, 1996, by a vote of 229-191. The Senate passed a more comprehensive version of the bill in Jun 1995, and a conference committee will reconcile the two bill's differences. Pres Clinton expressed disappointment at the House's weaker version.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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House, Senate pass overhaul bill
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Both houses of Congress passed a welfare reform bill Dec 21-22, 1995, that would reduce funding for welfare by $58 billion over seven years. The bill would eliminate guaranteed assistance and distribute money via block grants to states. Pres Clinton plans to veto the bill.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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