House passes liability suit curbs

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The Common Sense Product Liability and Legal Reform Act was passed by the House on Mar 10, 1995, by a vote of 265-161. The bill sets a cap on punitive damage awards and was backed by House Republicans, businesses and physician groups. Trial lawyers and consumer groups opposed the bill.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Product liability, Exemplary damages, Punitive damages, Malpractice, Products liability

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House passes welfare reform

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The House of Representatives approved a welfare bill that would allow states to use funds from five block grants instead of administering funds for federal programs and help reduce the deficit. The legislation gives states more control over how welfare funds are distributed.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Political aspects, Welfare reform, National school lunch program, Food stamp program, Food stamps, United States. Office of Family Assistance. Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program

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House passes anticrime bills

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Congress has passed the last of six anticrime proposed legislation on Feb. 14, 1995. The specific bill would allow local officials to avail of block grants of more than $10 billion in lieu of federal funding for the deployment of new police officers.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Finance, Police, Police officers, Federal aid to law enforcement agencies, Government aid to law enforcement agencies

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Subjects list: Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, United States. Congress. House
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