Nice combo. I agree with Sessions that they way this asbestos litigation has been and is being handled is a travesty. Many of the cases have been tried right across the river in Illinois where it is a virtual industry for the benefit of trial lawyers because of the propensity of the juries to grant huge awards. However, this bill sounds pretty bad. One of my least favorite parts is a brand new 700 person bureau to "manage" this thing which, as Cornyn notes, will NEVER go away.
Unfortunately, Sessions makes some good points for passing it..
Cornyn mentioned a few amendments...and I don't know if they are the kind of amendments that are likely to pass or not...so he may be HOPING but not counting on it...
Sessions also mentioned amendments but, like Cornyn didn't elaborate.
This is complicated, yet fascinating...and, under 99.99% of American's radar...scary, huh?
I just know that I trust Sessions and Cornyn and in a way, Coburn, more than anyone else...(don't know how Allen feels, or knows about this)...and if THEY differ...I am in trouble as far as figuring out how I feel..because it is so complicated.
I DO KNOW that I don't want the weasley lawyers to make out like bandits...and I don't like people that aren't entitled, getting compensation because of the weasely lawyers.