Between tort reform, Social Security reform, and the forthcoming tax reform the president seems to have his plate full. Aside from these reforms Bush has many confirmation hearings coming up, including Alberto Gonzales', he has yet to name a Homeland Security Secretary to replace Tom Ridge and oh yeah, there is that little skirmish going on in Iraq. With all of this; Bush continues to
press unnecessary domestic reform , including mapping out an agenda for tort reform.
Bush is pushing tort reform on three fronts: Besides trying to cap damages in medical malpractice cases, he wants Congress to restrict the scope of class-action lawsuits and to take steps to curtail asbestos-related litigation. The White House contends that excessive damage awards have become an onerous burden for business and a drag on the U.S. economy.
Bush will appear today in Madison County, IL to push for a $250,000 congressional cap on jury awards for pain and suffering. Again Bush is misinformed and is only listening to the corporations that line his pockets. Although malpractice suits do play some role in the cost of health care, the administration fails to recognize the rising cost of prescriptions as being the major player in the cost of health care.
-mtfriend
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