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Tom Harkin: I understand that, but it is a maximum of $5 million in any regard. Now, this has to do with attorney's fees paid in…

On the recordSeptember 9, 1997
I understand that, but it is a maximum of $5 million in any regard. Now, this has to do with attorney's fees paid in connection with a State recovering money. This does not have to do with the so-called proposed big settlement that is going to come to us in the future. This applies to States. I wonder how we, here, can limit attorney's fees in a State action?
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing limitations on attorney's fees in state actions during a legislative debate.

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