Max Baucus: “Now, I believe that many companies have legitimate grievances with some of the State tort laws. But they should take the…”

“Now, I believe that many companies have legitimate grievances with some of the State tort laws. But they should take the complaints to the States and do the job there. It is simply unnecessary--and really, it is wrong--to bring in Federal law enforcement and Federal courts to nationalize the tort laws. And its potential impacts on Montana workers compensation law show how dangerous--and costly for small businesses--this can become. As Chief Justice Turnage said, it is unnecessary and unwise for Congress to try and take over these State responsibilities. Montana has managed its liability laws for over 100 years. We have exercised our rights in a responsible and balanced way. And we should be able to do so for the next hundred years. And Congress, for its part, should get back to its real business and what the people expect--working together to balance the budget, raise the minimum wage, and help our families provide themselves and their children with a secure future.”