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Barney Frank: Well, I appreciate this eloquent defense of his bill that it doesn't do very much, but I do question that. And I…

On the recordSeptember 26, 2006
Well, I appreciate this eloquent defense of his bill that it doesn't do very much, but I do question that. And I understand your concern about monetary damages; but if the restriction on attorneys fees only for the party that wins in a case doesn't do anything, what is it in here for?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Questioning the effectiveness of a bill regarding attorney fees during a debate.

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