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Missouri's 7th District, U.S. House of Representatives

 

 

 

Congressional Issues 2006
DOMESTIC CHAOS,

GOVERNMENT STYLE
Tort Reform



The 110th Congress should
  • 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.


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