Congressional Issues 2006
DOMESTIC CHAOS,
GOVERNMENT STYLE
Tort Reform

• cite constitutional authority before federalizing tort actions traditionally reserved to the states,
• respect the laboratory of tort law provided by the 50 states,
• expand the jurisdiction of the federal courts over interstate class actions,
• pass the "Right to Choose Your Lawyer Act" for class actions in federal court, and
• limit the rights of government plaintiffs suing in federal court on behalf of private parties.

• Tort Reform Cato
• TORT LAW REFORM
• Litigation (independent.org)
• Legal Issues Heritage
• Fast food fight
• Law

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