Friday, February 18, 2005


Yahoo! News - Bush Signs Bill to Curb Class-Action Suits
WASHINGTON - As President Bush signed legislation Friday aimed at discouraging multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuits, he made clear he had his sights set on much broader restraints.

Next up, Bush said, should be curbs on asbestos litigation and medical malpractice awards.

"We're making important progress toward a better legal system," he said during an East Room signing ceremony for the class-action bill. "There's more to do."

Surrounded by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the president hailed the legislation that had been bitterly opposed by consumer groups and trial lawyers but nonetheless attracted some Democratic supporters.

Is it just me, or is it kind of ironic that on the same day he signs this bill, Vioxx is deemed safe enough to return to the market?

I expect Ford to roll out a new version of the Pinto soon.